Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Acorn, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Acorn and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Acorn
- 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 Acorn:
- 40.193163, -75.294066
- 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 Acorn
- 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 Montgomery County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Montgomery County
- Since Acorn is near Bucks County and also Indiana County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Bucks County
- eBird sighting report for Indiana 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 Acorn ...
We found ten communities that share the name Acorn.
Within Pennsylvania, the name Acorn is unique.
Beyond Pennsylvania, we know of another ten communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arkansas
- California
- Humboldt County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Acorn [Humboldt County].
- Santa Barbara County
- This Acorn is located in Santa Barbara County and lies 2,480 miles [3,991.2 km]<1> to the west of the Acorn that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Santa Barbara County community of Acorn.
- Georgia
- Habersham County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Acorn [Habersham County].
- Muscogee 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 Georgia community of Acorn [Muscogee County].
- Kentucky
- Tennessee
- Virginia
- Halifax County
- This Acorn is located in Halifax County and lies 298 miles [479.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the Acorn that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Halifax County community of Acorn.
- Westmoreland County
- This Acorn is located in Westmoreland County and lies 166 miles [267.2 km] to the south southwest of the Acorn that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Westmoreland County community of Acorn.
- Wisconsin
Curious and Interesting Names Near Acorn ...
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.
- Blue Bell
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blue Bell have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Bell
- Blue Bell is located in Montgomery County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blue Bell <4>
- Broad Axe
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Broad Axe have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Broad Axe
- Broad Axe is located in Montgomery County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Broad Axe <4>
- Cedars
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedars have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedars
- Cedars is located in Montgomery County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cedars <4>
- Clover Crest
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clover Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clover Crest
- Clover Crest is located in Montgomery County
- Far-A-Field
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Far-A-Field have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Far-A-Field
- Far-A-Field is located in Montgomery County
- Five Points
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Points have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Points
- Five Points is located in Montgomery County
- Gristmill Run
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gristmill Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gristmill Run
- Gristmill Run is located in Montgomery County
- Harley Corners
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harley Corners
- Harley Corners is located in Montgomery County
- Helen Marie Court
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Helen Marie Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Helen Marie Court
- Helen Marie Court is located in Montgomery County
- Hunter Villa
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter Villa have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Villa
- Hunter Villa is located in Montgomery County
- Imperial Arms
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Imperial Arms have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Imperial Arms
- Imperial Arms is located in Montgomery County
- Meadow Wick
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Wick have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Wick
- Meadow Wick is located in Montgomery County
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- Mermaid Estates
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mermaid Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mermaid Estates
- Mermaid Estates is located in Montgomery County
- Merrybrook
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Merrybrook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Merrybrook
- Merrybrook is located in Montgomery County
- Mews at Blue Bell
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mews at Blue Bell have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mews at Blue Bell
- Mews at Blue Bell is located in Montgomery County
- Mount Pleasant
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
- Mount Pleasant is located in Montgomery County
- Parsons Glen
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parsons Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parsons Glen
- Parsons Glen is located in Montgomery County
- Rose Valley
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rose Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose Valley
- Rose Valley is located in Montgomery County
- Spring House
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring House have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring House
- Spring House is located in Montgomery County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Spring House <4>
- Springtown
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springtown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springtown
- Springtown is located in Montgomery County
- Stuarts Keep
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stuarts Keep have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stuarts Keep
- Stuarts Keep is located in Montgomery County
- Sugarvalley
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugarvalley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugarvalley
- Sugarvalley is located in Montgomery County
- Townline
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south) - Village Circle
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village Circle have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Circle
- Village Circle is located in Montgomery County
- Wooded Pond
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wooded Pond have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wooded Pond
- Wooded Pond is located in Montgomery County
- Mermaid Estates
How Far From Acorn 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 Acorn to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Acorn and extending to:
- Norristown, which is the Seat of Montgomery County, lies just to the South Southwest.
- Harrisburg, which is the State Capital of Pennsylvania, lies 83 miles [133.6 km]<1> to the west (W). If you could drive a straight line from Acorn to Harrisburg, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 5 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of three days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 128 miles [206 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving would take less than three hours, a buggy would take 5 days and walking would take 8 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,769 miles [9,284.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,476 miles [10,422.1 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,352 miles [7,003.9 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Acorn. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Montgomery County: www.montcopa.org/
The official website for State of Pennsylvania: https://www.pa.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 things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Acorn) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Acorn. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.1932, Longitude: -75.2941 In this case, the coordinates for Acorn have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | 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 Acorn 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. |
| <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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | 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. |
| <6> | 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 Acorn to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 306.759 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.358 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 303.448 degrees. |