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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 Freetown, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Freetown 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 Freetown:
    • 39.142053, -76.574687
    • 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 Freetown
  • 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 Freetown ...

We found eleven communities that share the name Freetown.

Within Maryland, the name Freetown is unique.

Beyond Maryland, we know of another eleven communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these eleven communities, ten are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Perry County
      • This Freetown is located in Perry County and lies 768 miles [1,236 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Freetown that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Perry County community of Freetown.
    • Georgia
      • Walker 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 Georgia community of Freetown [Walker County].
    • Indiana
      • Jackson County
      • This Freetown is located in Jackson County and lies 512 miles [824 km]<1> to the west of the Freetown that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Freetown.
    • Kentucky
      • Monroe County
      • This Freetown is located in Monroe County and lies 530 miles [853 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Freetown that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Freetown.
    • Louisiana
      • Assumption Parish
      • This Freetown is located in Assumption Parish and lies 1,032 miles [1,660.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Freetown that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Assumption Parish community of Freetown.
      • Saint Mary Parish
      • This Freetown is located in Saint Mary Parish and lies 1,072 miles [1,725.2 km] to the west southwest of the Freetown that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Mary Parish community of Freetown.
    • Massachusetts
      • Bristol County
      • This Freetown is located in Bristol County and lies 343 miles [552 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Freetown that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bristol County community of Freetown.
    • New York
      • Suffolk County
      • This Freetown is located in Suffolk County and lies 264 miles [424.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Freetown that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Suffolk County community of Freetown.
    • Prince Edward Island
      • This Freetown lies 823 miles [1,324.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Freetown that is located in Anne Arundel County.
    • Virginia
      • Albemarle County
      • This Freetown is located in Albemarle County and lies 137 miles [220.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Freetown that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Albemarle County community of Freetown.
      • Charles City 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 Virginia community of Freetown [Charles City County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Freetown ...

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.

  • Beauty Beach
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beauty Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beauty Beach
    • Beauty Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Clearview Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clearview Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clearview Village
    • Clearview Village is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Dundee
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dundee have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dundee
    • Dundee is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Elizabeths Landing
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeths Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabeths Landing
    • Elizabeths Landing is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Fox Chase
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Chase have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Chase
    • Fox Chase is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Freetown Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Freetown Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freetown Village
    • Freetown Village is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Gatewater
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gatewater have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gatewater
    • Gatewater is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Glen Gardens
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Gardens
    • Glen Gardens is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Glen Hollow
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Hollow
    • Glen Hollow is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Green Haven
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Haven
    • Green Haven is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Greenland Beach
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenland Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenland Beach
    • Greenland Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Greenlawn Beach
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenlawn Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenlawn Beach
    • Greenlawn Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Continue List   (23 more) ...
    • Greenlawn Shores
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenlawn Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenlawn Shores
      • Greenlawn Shores is located in Anne Arundel County
    • High Point
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Point
      • High Point is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Hillside Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillside Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillside Park
      • Hillside Park is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Long Hill
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Hill
      • Long Hill is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Marley
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marley
      • Marley is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Marley Park Beach
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marley Park Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marley Park Beach
      • Marley Park Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Marley Run
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marley Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marley Run
      • Marley Run is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Oak Hollow
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Hollow
      • Oak Hollow is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Point Pleasant
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Point Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Point Pleasant
      • Point Pleasant is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Rock Creek Landing
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Creek Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Creek Landing
      • Rock Creek Landing is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Rockhill Beach
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockhill Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockhill Beach
      • Rockhill Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Sandy Oaks
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Oaks
      • Sandy Oaks is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Silver Sands
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Sands have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Sands
      • Silver Sands is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Stonehaven
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonehaven have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonehaven
      • Stonehaven is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Stoney View
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stoney View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoney View
      • Stoney View is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Sun Valley
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sun Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sun Valley
      • Sun Valley is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Timber Glade
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Glade have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Glade
      • Timber Glade is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Towering Oaks
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Towering Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Towering Oaks
      • Towering Oaks is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Twin Cove
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Cove
      • Twin Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Twin Ridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Ridge
      • Twin Ridge is located in Anne Arundel County
    • View Point
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for View Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for View Point
      • View Point is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Willowbrook
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willowbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willowbrook
      • Willowbrook is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Woods Edge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woods Edge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woods Edge
      • Woods Edge is located in Anne Arundel County

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

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

  • Annapolis, which is the Seat of Anne Arundel County, lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<1> to the south southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Freetown to Annapolis, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
  • Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south southeast (SSE). The buggy would take nearly four hours and walking would take five to six hours.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest (SW). The buggy would take just over a day and walking would take just about two full days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,867 miles [9,442 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,572 miles [10,576.6 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,449 miles [7,160 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

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

The official website for Anne Arundel County: www.co.anne-arundel.md.us/

The official website for State of Maryland: www.maryland.gov/

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- Freetown) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Freetown. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.1421, Longitude: -76.5747       In this case, the coordinates for Freetown 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 Freetown, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<3>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.
<4>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.
<5>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 Freetown to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.601 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.148 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.424 degrees.









 

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