Historic site · Maryland
Jimmy Hans Wild
Jimmy Hans Wild is a historic site in Maryland, at a modelled elevation of 121 m. Gap Hill stands 252 m to the north, 20 miles off. The nearest named place is Plumpton Park Zoological Gardens, a park 1.5 miles away. Mason and Dixon Byway runs past it. 32 named summits stand within 25 miles.
What the record says
- Material
- metal
- Inscription
- Jimmy Hans Wild - July 7, 1982 - November 29, 2007 - In memory of the most personable, caring, and avid sports enthusiast we are proud to have known. A loving son, devoted brother, and loyal friend, remembered by all who came in contact with him. His ...
How to reach it
Coordinates39.69956, -75.97397
- On the Mason and Dixon Byway
- 9.3 mi off the Lower Susquehanna Scenic Byway
- 14.5 mi off the Chesapeake Country Scenic Byway, National
- 17.4 mi off the Red Clay Valley Scenic Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Hawk Point · 20 mi
- King & Queen Seat · 24 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- Plumpton Park Zoological Gardens: 1.5 mi
- Pumpton County Park: 1.6 mi
- Cecil Community Center Park: 3.5 mi
- Nottingham Park: 4.3 mi
- Nottingham County Park: 4.3 mi
Nature reserves
- Lower Chrome Serpentine Barrens: 2.9 mi
- Chrome Serpentine Barrens: 3.2 mi
- Rising Sun Pond Fish Management Area: 5.3 mi
- Peacedale Preserve: 7.8 mi
- Elk Neck State Forest Arboretum Trail: 9.9 mi
Historic sites: 55
- Gilpin's Falls Covered Bridge: 3.6 mi
- Turntable pit: 5.5 mi
- West Nottingham Academy: 5.7 mi
- Brotherhood of the Jungle Cock: 5.7 mi
- Maryland Women in Military Service Monument: 6.3 mi
Gardens: 52
- Georgia's Garden: 5.7 mi
- Community Connecting Us - Community Garden: 10.0 mi
- Polinator Garden: 11.8 mi
- Clark Garden: 12.0 mi
- Worrilow Garden: 12.0 mi
Museums: 46
- Herr’s Snack Factory Tour: 4.0 mi
- Upper Bay Museum: 7.4 mi
- Bainbridge Museum: 10.0 mi
- Historical Society of Cecil County: 10.0 mi
- Steppingstone Farm Museum: 11.0 mi
Artworks: 42
- Hammering Heart: 10.0 mi
- Hand: 10.6 mi
- Wings of Thought: 11.8 mi
- Chloe & Lucinda (Nubian Goats): 12.0 mi
- Big Fish, School of Fish: 12.4 mi
Peaks: 32
- Egg Hill: 4.9 mi
- Goat Hill: 6.3 mi
- Bacon Hill: 7.4 mi
- Foys Hill: 7.5 mi
- Hog Hill: 8.1 mi
Attractions: 25
- Herrs Potato Chip Factory: 4.0 mi
- Rudolph and Arthur Covered Bridge: 5.8 mi
- Robert Fulton Birthplace: 12.2 mi
- Mercer's Mill Covered Bridge: 16.0 mi
- Wilmington & Western Railroad: 18.4 mi
Cliffs: 8
- The Eye: 10.0 mi
- Wildcat Point: 13.3 mi
- White Banks: 15.2 mi
- Green Quarry: 15.2 mi
- ZP16: 21.2 mi
Beaches: 6
- Roachs Shore: 10.8 mi
- Garrett Island Beach: 11.0 mi
- North East Beach Area: 14.3 mi
- Deemer's Beach: 21.0 mi
- Belcamp Beach: 21.3 mi
Picnic sites: 5
- Deer Creek Picnic Area: 11.2 mi
- Leaman Place Junction: 22.3 mi
- Wilson's Picnic Area: 23.7 mi
- Rock Ridge Picnic Area: 23.9 mi
- Hills Grove Picnic Area: 24.3 mi
Ghost towns: 3
- Lapidum: 10.8 mi
- Frenchtown: 10.9 mi
- Glenville: 17.8 mi
Springs: 2
- Black Barren Spring: 11.7 mi
- Black Rock Spring: 13.6 mi
Lighthouses: 1
- Bethel Bridge Lighthouse (replica): 14.8 mi
Waterfalls: 1
- Kilgore Falls: 24.1 mi
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Jimmy Hans Wild. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gap Hill | N 356° | 252 m | 19.8 mi |
| Stony Hill | NNW 327° | 233 m | 19.2 mi |
| Red Hill | NW 310° | 192 m | 22.3 mi |
| Oak Hill | NNW 330° | 190 m | 20.1 mi |
| Bunker Hill | NNW 328° | 171 m | 21.6 mi |
| Mount Felix | SW 223° | 142 m | 12.2 mi |
| Face Rock | WNW 294° | 136 m | 19.4 mi |
| Goat Hill | WNW 285° | 135 m | 6.3 mi |
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:08 | 18:40 | 19:16 |
| June solstice | 05:37 | 19:55 | 20:36 |
| September equinox | 06:52 | 18:27 | 19:03 |
| December solstice | 07:22 | 16:01 | 16:43 |
Local time (America/New_York).
Climate normals
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Apr–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 30 | 32 | 41 | 52 | 61 | 70 | 75 | 73 | 66 | 54 | 43 | 35 |
| Precip in | 3.5 | 2.9 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 4.1 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Octoraro Lake, 8 mi away.
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
OpenStreetMapOpenStreetMap element node/6981296337
Day trips start here
- Oxford · 6 mi
- Perryville · 10 mi
- Havre de Grace · 12 mi
- Newark · 12 mi
- West Grove · 12 mi
- Chesapeake City · 15 mi
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