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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 Walnut Hill, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Walnut Hill 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 Walnut Hill:
    • 36.408406, -93.991311
    • 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 Walnut Hill
  • 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 Walnut Hill ...

We found 36 communities that share the name Walnut Hill.

There is one other community in Arkansas which is also named Walnut Hill.

Beyond Arkansas, we know of another 35 communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Located In Arkansas ...
    • Lafayette County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Lafayette County and lies 228 miles [366.9 km]<1> to the south of the Walnut Hill that is located in Benton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lafayette County community of Walnut Hill.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Limestone County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Limestone County and lies 404 miles [650.2 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Walnut Hill that is located in Benton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Limestone County community of Walnut Hill.
      • Tallapoosa County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Tallapoosa County and lies 531 miles [854.6 km] to the east southeast of the Walnut Hill that is located in Benton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tallapoosa County community of Walnut Hill.
    • Connecticut
      • New London 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 Connecticut community of Walnut Hill [New London County].
    • Delaware
      • New Castle County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in New Castle County and lies 1,019 miles [1,639.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Walnut Hill that is located in Benton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of Walnut Hill.
    • Florida
      • Escambia County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Escambia County and lies 532 miles [856.2 km]<1> to the southeast of the Walnut Hill that is located in Benton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Escambia County community of Walnut Hill.
    • Georgia
      • Franklin County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Walnut Hill [Franklin County].
    • Illinois
      • Marion County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Marion County and lies 306 miles [492.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Walnut Hill that is located in Benton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Walnut Hill.
    • Indiana
      • Montgomery 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 Indiana community of Walnut Hill [Montgomery County].
    • Kansas
      • Bourbon 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 Kansas community of Walnut Hill [Bourbon County].
      • Chase 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 Walnut Hill [Chase County].
    • Kentucky
      • Allen County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Allen County and lies 441 miles [709.7 km]<1> to the east of the Walnut Hill that is located in Benton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allen County community of Walnut Hill.
      • Fayette County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Fayette County and lies 539 miles [867.4 km] to the east northeast of the Walnut Hill that is located in Benton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Walnut Hill.
    • Louisiana
      • East Baton Rouge Parish
      • This Walnut Hill is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 444 miles [714.5 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Walnut Hill that is located in Benton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Walnut Hill.
      • Vernon Parish
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Vernon Parish and lies 363 miles [584.2 km] to the south of the Walnut Hill that is located in Benton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Vernon Parish community of Walnut Hill.
    • Maine
      • Cumberland County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Cumberland County and lies 1,348 miles [2,169.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Walnut Hill that is located in Benton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Walnut Hill.
      • York County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in York County and lies 1,321 miles [2,125.9 km] to the east northeast of the Walnut Hill that is located in Benton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Walnut Hill.
    • Maryland
      • Carroll County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Carroll County and lies 942 miles [1,516 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Walnut Hill that is located in Benton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Walnut Hill.
      • Montgomery County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Montgomery County and lies 935 miles [1,504.7 km] to the east northeast of the Walnut Hill that is located in Benton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Walnut Hill.
    • Massachusetts
      • Middlesex County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Middlesex County and lies 1,284 miles [2,066.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Walnut Hill that is located in Benton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Middlesex County community of Walnut Hill.
      • Norfolk 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 Massachusetts community of Walnut Hill [Norfolk County].
    • Nebraska
      • Douglas 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 Nebraska community of Walnut Hill [Douglas County].
    • North Carolina
      • Ashe 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 North Carolina community of Walnut Hill [Ashe County].
    • Ohio
      • Trumbull County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Walnut Hill [Trumbull County].
    • Pennsylvania
      • Fayette County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Fayette County and lies 821 miles [1,321.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Walnut Hill that is located in Benton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Walnut Hill.
      • Greene County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Greene County and lies 798 miles [1,284.3 km] to the east northeast of the Walnut Hill that is located in Benton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Walnut Hill.
      • Montgomery County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Montgomery County and lies 1,054 miles [1,696.2 km] to the east northeast of the Walnut Hill that is located in Benton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Walnut Hill.
    • South Carolina
      • Beaufort County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Beaufort County and lies 806 miles [1,297.1 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Walnut Hill that is located in Benton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Beaufort County community of Walnut Hill.
    • Tennessee
      • Crockett County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Crockett County and lies 280 miles [450.6 km]<1> to the east of the Walnut Hill that is located in Benton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Crockett County community of Walnut Hill.
      • Hawkins 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 Tennessee community of Walnut Hill [Hawkins County].
      • Roane County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Roane County and lies 527 miles [848.1 km] to the east of the Walnut Hill that is located in Benton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roane County community of Walnut Hill.
      • Sullivan County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Sullivan County and lies 651 miles [1,047.7 km] to the east of the Walnut Hill that is located in Benton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sullivan County community of Walnut Hill.
    • Virginia
      • Lee 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 Virginia community of Walnut Hill [Lee County].
      • Petersburg City
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Petersburg City and lies 918 miles [1,477.4 km]<1> to the east of the Walnut Hill that is located in Benton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Petersburg City community of Walnut Hill.
      • Stafford County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Stafford County and lies 917 miles [1,475.8 km] to the east northeast of the Walnut Hill that is located in Benton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stafford County community of Walnut Hill.
    • West Virginia
      • Logan County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Logan County and lies 665 miles [1,070.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Walnut Hill that is located in Benton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Logan County community of Walnut Hill.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Walnut Hill ...

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.

  • Beaver Shores
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beaver Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaver Shores
    • Beaver Shores is located in Benton County
  • Bland
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bland have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bland
    • Bland is located in Benton County
  • Buttry ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buttry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buttry
    • Buttry is located in Benton County
  • Disney Ferry
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Disney Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Disney Ferry
    • Disney Ferry is located in Benton County
  • Electric Springs ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Electric Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Electric Springs
    • Electric Springs is located in Benton County
  • Elkhorn Tavern
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkhorn Tavern have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkhorn Tavern
    • Elkhorn Tavern is located in Benton County
  • Green Acres
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Acres
    • Green Acres is located in Benton County
  • Hill Top
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hill Top have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hill Top
    • Hill Top is located in Benton County
  • Key ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Key have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Key
    • Key is located in Benton County
  • Leetown
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leetown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leetown
    • Leetown is located in Benton County
  • Line Store ‑ Historic
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Line Store have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Line Store
    • Line Store is located in Benton County
  • Lost Bridge Village
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lost Bridge Village
    • Lost Bridge Village is located in Benton County
  • Continue List   (7 more) ...
    • Mayflower
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mayflower have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayflower
      • Mayflower is located in Barry County (MO)
    • Pea Ridge
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pea Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pea Ridge
      • Pea Ridge is located in Benton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,452 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pea Ridge <5>
    • Pleasant Hill
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hill
      • Pleasant Hill is located in Benton County
    • Pleasant Ridge
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Ridge
      • Pleasant Ridge is located in Benton County
    • Prairie Creek
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairie Creek
      • Prairie Creek is located in Benton County
    • Tanglewood
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanglewood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglewood
      • Tanglewood is located in Benton County
    • Vista Shores
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vista Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vista Shores
      • Vista Shores is located in Benton County

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

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

  • Bentonville, which is the Seat of Benton County, lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<1> to the west. If you could walk a straight line from Walnut Hill to Bentonville, with an average speed<6> 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.
  • Little Rock, which is the State Capital of Arkansas, lies 150 miles [241.4 km] to the southeast (SE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than three hours, a buggy would take 6 days and walking would take 9 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 941 miles [1,514.4 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take most of two days, a buggy would take 37 days and walking would take 54 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,690 miles [10,766.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,427 miles [11,952.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,309 miles [8,544 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

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

The official website for Benton County: www.co.benton.ar.us/

The official website for State of Arkansas: https://portal.arkansas.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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 from Point A (ie- Walnut Hill) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Walnut Hill. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.4084, Longitude: -93.9913       In this case, the coordinates for Walnut Hill 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 Walnut Hill 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>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 Walnut Hill, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<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 Walnut Hill 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 318.446 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 315.204 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 312.866 degrees.




 

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