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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 South Bend, we use the following websites to find information relevant to South Bend 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 South Bend:
    • 34.841756, -92.054311
    • 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 South Bend
  • 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 South Bend ...

We found thirteen communities that share the name South Bend.

There is one other community in Arkansas which is also named South Bend.

Beyond Arkansas, we know of another twelve communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Located In Arkansas ...
    • Lincoln 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 Arkansas community of South Bend [Lincoln County].
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Georgia
      • Clayton County
      • This South Bend is located in Clayton County and lies 447 miles [719.4 km]<2> to the east of the South Bend that is located in Lonoke County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clayton County community of South Bend.
    • Indiana
      • Saint Joseph County
      • This South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County and lies 566 miles [910.9 km]<2> to the north northeast of the South Bend that is located in Lonoke County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Joseph County community of South Bend.
    • Kansas
      • Cowley 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 South Bend [Cowley County].
      • Morris 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 South Bend [Morris County].
    • Louisiana
      • Saint Mary Parish
      • This South Bend is located in Saint Mary Parish and lies 361 miles [581 km]<2> to the south of the South Bend that is located in Lonoke County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Mary Parish community of South Bend.
    • Minnesota
      • Blue Earth 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 Minnesota community of South Bend [Blue Earth County].
    • Nebraska
      • Cass County
      • This South Bend is located in Cass County and lies 482 miles [775.7 km]<2> to the north northwest of the South Bend that is located in Lonoke County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cass County community of South Bend.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Armstrong County
      • This South Bend is located in Armstrong County and lies 798 miles [1,284.3 km]<2> to the east northeast of the South Bend that is located in Lonoke County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Armstrong County community of South Bend.
    • Texas
      • Harris County
      • This South Bend is located in Harris County and lies 407 miles [655 km]<2> to the south southwest of the South Bend that is located in Lonoke County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of South Bend.
      • Young County
      • This South Bend is located in Young County and lies 399 miles [642.1 km] to the west southwest of the South Bend that is located in Lonoke County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Young County community of South Bend.
    • Washington
      • Pacific County
      • This South Bend is located in Pacific County and lies 1,833 miles [2,949.9 km]<2> to the northwest of the South Bend that is located in Lonoke County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pacific County community of South Bend.
    • Wyoming
      • Laramie 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 Wyoming community of South Bend [Laramie County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near South Bend ...

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.

  • Bevis Corner
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bevis Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bevis Corner
    • Bevis Corner is located in Lonoke County
  • Booker
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Booker
    • Booker is located in Pulaski County
  • Dogwood Meadows
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dogwood Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dogwood Meadows
    • Dogwood Meadows is located in Lonoke County
  • Eureka Garden
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eureka Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eureka Garden
    • Eureka Garden is located in Pulaski County
  • Evergreen Place
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen Place
    • Evergreen Place is located in Lonoke County
  • Furlow
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Furlow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Furlow
    • Furlow is located in Lonoke County
  • Gravel Ridge
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gravel Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gravel Ridge
    • Gravel Ridge is located in Pulaski County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gravel Ridge <5>
  • Greyhawk Addition
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greyhawk Addition have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greyhawk Addition
    • Greyhawk Addition is located in Lonoke County
  • Head ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Head have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Head
    • Head is located in Pulaski County
  • Hidden Oaks
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Oaks
    • Hidden Oaks is located in Lonoke County
  • Holland
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holland have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holland
    • Holland is located in Lonoke County
  • Meto ‑ Historic
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meto have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meto
    • Meto is located in Lonoke County
  • Continue List   (4 more) ...
    • Rolling Hills
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Hills
      • Rolling Hills is located in Pulaski County
    • Union Valley
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Valley
      • Union Valley is located in Lonoke County
    • Valentine
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valentine have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valentine
      • Valentine is located in Pulaski County
    • Whisperwood
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whisperwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whisperwood
      • Whisperwood is located in Lonoke County

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

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

  • Lonoke, which is the Seat of Lonoke County, lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<2> to the east southeast. If you could walk a straight line from South Bend to Lonoke, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
  • Little Rock, which is the State Capital of Arkansas, lies 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west southwest (WSW). The buggy would take four to five hours and walking would take 6 hours.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 874 miles [1,406.6 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take most of two days, a buggy would take 35 days and walking would take 50 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,697 miles [10,777.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,425 miles [11,949.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,302 miles [8,532.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

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

The official website for State of Arkansas: https://portal.arkansas.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 South Bend, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<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- South Bend) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in South Bend. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.8418, Longitude: -92.0543       In this case, the coordinates for South Bend 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 Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird 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 South Bend 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 South Bend 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 317.047 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 313.373 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 312.257 degrees.




 

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