Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Belleville, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Belleville and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Belleville
- 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 Belleville:
- 40.605071, -77.725550
- 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 Belleville
- 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 Mifflin County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Mifflin County
- Since Belleville is near Huntingdon County and also Juniata County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Huntingdon County
- eBird sighting report for Juniata 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 Belleville ...
We found 32 communities that share the name Belleville.
Within Pennsylvania, the name Belleville is unique.
Beyond Pennsylvania, we know of another 32 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 32 communities, 29 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Conecuh County
- This Belleville is located in Conecuh County and lies 821 miles [1,321.3 km]<1> to the southwest of the Belleville that is located in Mifflin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Conecuh County community of Belleville.
- Arkansas
- Yell County
- This Belleville is located in Yell County and lies 936 miles [1,506.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Belleville that is located in Mifflin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yell County community of Belleville.
- California
- San Bernardino County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in San Bernardino County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Bernardino County community of Belleville.
- Tulare 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 California community of Belleville [Tulare County].
- Florida
- Hamilton 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 Belleville [Hamilton County].
- Illinois
- Saint Clair County
- This Belleville is located in Saint Clair County and lies 667 miles [1,073.4 km]<1> to the west of the Belleville that is located in Mifflin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Clair County community of Belleville.
- Indiana
- Hendricks County
- This Belleville is located in Hendricks County and lies 466 miles [750 km]<1> to the west of the Belleville that is located in Mifflin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hendricks County community of Belleville.
- Iowa
- Jefferson 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 Iowa community of Belleville [Jefferson County].
- Kansas
- Chautauqua 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 Belleville [Chautauqua County].
- Ness 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 Belleville [Ness County].
- Republic County
- This Belleville is located in Republic County and lies 1,048 miles [1,686.6 km]<1> to the west of the Belleville that is located in Mifflin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Republic County community of Belleville.
- Louisiana
- Avoyelles Parish
- This Belleville is located in Avoyelles Parish and lies 1,033 miles [1,662.5 km]<1> to the southwest of the Belleville that is located in Mifflin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Avoyelles Parish community of Belleville.
- Michigan
- Wayne County
- This Belleville is located in Wayne County and lies 317 miles [510.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Belleville that is located in Mifflin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Belleville.
- Mississippi
- Perry County
- This Belleville is located in Perry County and lies 907 miles [1,459.7 km]<1> to the southwest of the Belleville that is located in Mifflin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Perry County community of Belleville.
- Missouri
- Cole 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 Missouri community of Belleville [Cole County].
- Jasper County
- This Belleville is located in Jasper County and lies 936 miles [1,506.3 km]<1> to the west of the Belleville that is located in Mifflin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jasper County community of Belleville.
- Montgomery 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 Missouri community of Belleville [Montgomery County].
- Nevada
- Esmeralda 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 Nevada community of Belleville [Esmeralda County].
- Mineral 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 Nevada community of Belleville [Mineral County].
- New Brunswick
- This Belleville lies 631 miles [1,015.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Belleville that is located in Mifflin County.
- New Jersey
- Essex County
- This Belleville is located in Essex County and lies 187 miles [300.9 km]<1> to the east of the Belleville that is located in Mifflin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Essex County community of Belleville.
- New York
- Jefferson County
- This Belleville is located in Jefferson County and lies 234 miles [376.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Belleville that is located in Mifflin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Belleville.
- North Dakota
- Grand Forks 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 North Dakota community of Belleville [Grand Forks County].
- Nova Scotia
- This Belleville lies 642 miles [1,033.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Belleville that is located in Mifflin County.
- Oklahoma
- Love County
- This Belleville is located in Love County and lies 1,179 miles [1,897.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Belleville that is located in Mifflin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Love County community of Belleville.
- Ontario
- This Belleville lies 246 miles [395.9 km]<1> to the north of the Belleville that is located in Mifflin County.
- Rhode Island
- Washington County
- This Belleville is located in Washington County and lies 332 miles [534.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Belleville that is located in Mifflin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Belleville.
- Tennessee
- Lincoln County
- This Belleville is located in Lincoln County and lies 605 miles [973.7 km]<1> to the southwest of the Belleville that is located in Mifflin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Belleville.
- Virginia
- Suffolk City
- This Belleville is located in Suffolk City and lies 267 miles [429.7 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Belleville that is located in Mifflin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Suffolk City community of Belleville.
- Washington
- Skagit 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 Washington community of Belleville [Skagit County].
- West Virginia
- Wood County
- This Belleville is located in Wood County and lies 235 miles [378.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Belleville that is located in Mifflin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wood County community of Belleville.
- Wisconsin
- Dane County
- This Belleville is located in Dane County and lies 627 miles [1,009.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Belleville that is located in Mifflin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dane County community of Belleville.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Belleville ...
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.
- Cedar Hill
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Hill
- Cedar Hill is located in Mifflin County
- Lewistown
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewistown
- Lewistown is located in Mifflin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,085 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lewistown <5>
- Lockport
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast) - Longfellow
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longfellow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longfellow
- Longfellow is located in Mifflin County
- Lumber City
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lumber City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lumber City
- Lumber City is located in Mifflin County
- Mechanicsville
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mechanicsville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mechanicsville
- Mechanicsville is located in Mifflin County
- Mount Rock
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Rock
- Mount Rock is located in Mifflin County
- Reedsville
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reedsville
- Reedsville is located in Mifflin County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Reedsville <5>
- Rockville
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Union Mills
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Mills
- Union Mills is located in Mifflin County
How Far From Belleville 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 Belleville to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Belleville and extending to:
- Lewistown, which is the Seat of Mifflin County, lies just to the East.
- Harrisburg, which is the State Capital of Pennsylvania, lies 49 miles [78.9 km]<1> to the east southeast (ESE). If you could walk a straight line from Belleville to Harrisburg, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take about three full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of two days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 123 miles [197.9 km] to the south southeast (SSE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take about two hours, a buggy would take 5 days and walking would take 7 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,854 miles [9,421.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,567 miles [10,568.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,443 miles [7,150.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Belleville. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Mifflin County: www.co.mifflin.pa.us/
The official website for State of Pennsylvania: https://www.pa.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- Belleville) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Belleville. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.6051, Longitude: -77.7255 In this case, the coordinates for Belleville 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 Belleville, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <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 Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock 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 Belleville 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 Belleville 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 308.187 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 304.04 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.345 degrees. |