Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Colonial Village, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Colonial Village and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Colonial Village
- 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 Colonial Village:
- 42.125833, -87.811111
- 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 Colonial Village
- 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 Cook County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Cook County
- Since Colonial Village is near Lake County and also DuPage County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Lake County
- eBird sighting report for DuPage 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 Colonial Village ...
We found fifteen communities that share the name Colonial Village.
There are two communities within Illinois that are also named Colonial Village.
Beyond Illinois, we know of another thirteen communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Illinois ...
- Madison County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Illinois community of Colonial Village [Madison County].
- Will County
- This Colonial Village is located in Will County and lies 31 miles [49.9 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Colonial Village that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Will County community of Colonial Village.
- Madison County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Florida
- Hillsborough County
- This Colonial Village is located in Hillsborough County and lies 1,024 miles [1,648 km]<2> to the south southeast of the Colonial Village that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Colonial Village.
- Georgia
- Dougherty County
- This Colonial Village is located in Dougherty County and lies 755 miles [1,215.1 km]<2> to the south southeast of the Colonial Village that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dougherty County community of Colonial Village.
- Indiana
- Hancock County
- This Colonial Village is located in Hancock County and lies 182 miles [292.9 km]<2> to the southeast of the Colonial Village that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hancock County community of Colonial Village.
- Iowa
- Polk County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Iowa community of Colonial Village [Polk County].
- Maryland
- Baltimore City
- This Colonial Village is located in Baltimore City and lies 610 miles [981.7 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Colonial Village that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore City community of Colonial Village.
- New York
- Niagara County
- This Colonial Village is located in Niagara County and lies 454 miles [730.6 km]<2> to the east of the Colonial Village that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Niagara County community of Colonial Village.
- Pennsylvania
- Montgomery County
- This Colonial Village is located in Montgomery County and lies 660 miles [1,062.2 km]<2> to the east of the Colonial Village that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Colonial Village.
- Venango County
- This Colonial Village is located in Venango County and lies 420 miles [675.9 km] to the east of the Colonial Village that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Venango County community of Colonial Village.
- South Carolina
- Lancaster County
- This Colonial Village is located in Lancaster County and lies 617 miles [993 km]<2> to the southeast of the Colonial Village that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lancaster County community of Colonial Village.
- Tennessee
- Hamilton County
- This Colonial Village is located in Hamilton County and lies 504 miles [811.1 km]<2> to the south southeast of the Colonial Village that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Colonial Village.
- Knox County
- This Colonial Village is located in Knox County and lies 477 miles [767.7 km] to the south southeast of the Colonial Village that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Colonial Village.
- Rutherford County
- This Colonial Village is located in Rutherford County and lies 433 miles [696.8 km] to the south of the Colonial Village that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rutherford County community of Colonial Village.
- Virginia
- Arlington County
- This Colonial Village is located in Arlington County and lies 605 miles [973.7 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Colonial Village that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Arlington County community of Colonial Village.
- Florida
Curious and Interesting Names Near Colonial Village ...
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.
- Ancient Tree
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ancient Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ancient Tree
- Ancient Tree is located in Cook County
- Arrowhead
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Birch Pond
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birch Pond have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birch Pond
- Birch Pond is located in Cook County
- Buttonwood
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buttonwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buttonwood
- Buttonwood is located in Cook County
- Charring Cross
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Charring Cross have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charring Cross
- Charring Cross is located in Cook County
- Cobblewood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cobblewood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cobblewood
- Cobblewood is located in Cook County
- Covenant Village
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Covenant Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Covenant Village
- Covenant Village is located in Cook County
- Cozy Corner
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cozy Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cozy Corner
- Cozy Corner is located in Cook County
- Driftwood
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast) - Fair Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fair Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fair Meadows
- Fair Meadows is located in Cook County
- Fair Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Fox Hedge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Continue List (24 more) ...
- Fox Run
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Heathercrest
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heathercrest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heathercrest
- Heathercrest is located in Cook County
- Lane Park
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Lee Woods
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Mallard Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mallard Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mallard Creek
- Mallard Creek is located in Cook County
- Maple Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Ridge
- Maple Ridge is located in Cook County
- Meadow Green
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Green have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Green
- Meadow Green is located in Cook County
- Pheasant Creek
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pheasant Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pheasant Creek
- Pheasant Creek is located in Cook County
- Royal Court
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Court
- Royal Court is located in Cook County
- Royal Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Ridge
- Royal Ridge is located in Cook County
- Solar Grove
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Solar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Solar Grove
- Solar Grove is located in Cook County
- Sportmans Cove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sportmans Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sportmans Cove
- Sportmans Cove is located in Cook County
- Stonebrook
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonebrook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonebrook
- Stonebrook is located in Cook County
- Stonegate
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Summerhill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerhill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerhill
- Summerhill is located in Cook County
- Sun Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Sunset Court
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Court
- Sunset Court is located in Cook County
- Sunset Fields
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Fields have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Fields
- Sunset Fields is located in Cook County
- Sycamore Lane
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sycamore Lane have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sycamore Lane
- Sycamore Lane is located in Cook County
- Thorn Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thorn Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thorn Hill
- Thorn Hill is located in Cook County
- Timber Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Ridge
- Timber Ridge is located in Cook County
- Willow Cove
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Cove
- Willow Cove is located in Cook County
- Willow Creek
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Creek
- Willow Creek is located in Cook County
- Willow Wood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Wood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Wood
- Willow Wood is located in Cook County
- Fox Run
How Far From Colonial Village 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 Colonial Village to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Colonial Village and extending to:
- Chicago, which is the Seat of Cook County, lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<2> to the south southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Colonial Village to Chicago, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just over a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 6 hours.
- Springfield, which is the State Capital of Illinois, lies 188 miles [302.6 km] to the south southwest (SSW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 8 days and walking would take 11 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 607 miles [976.9 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 24 days and walking would take 35 days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,177 miles [9,940.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,916 miles [11,130.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,801 miles [7,726.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Colonial Village. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Cook County: www.co.cook.il.us/
The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov
Footnotes ...
| <1> | 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 Colonial Village 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. |
| <2> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Colonial Village) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Colonial Village. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.1258, Longitude: -87.8111 In this case, the coordinates for Colonial Village have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <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 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. |
| <5> | 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 Colonial Village to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 314.553 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 311.50 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.583 degrees. |