Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Lincoln, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Lincoln and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Lincoln
- 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 Lincoln:
- 40.148665, -89.363261
- 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 Lincoln
- 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 Logan County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Logan County
- Since Lincoln is near De Witt County and also Tazewell County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for De Witt County
- eBird sighting report for Tazewell 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 Lincoln ...
We found 63 communities that share the name Lincoln.
Within Illinois, the name Lincoln is unique.
Beyond Illinois, we know of another 63 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 63 communities, 61 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Madison County
- This Lincoln is located in Madison County and lies 402 miles [647 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Lincoln that is located in Logan County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Lincoln.
- Talladega County
- This Lincoln is located in Talladega County and lies 486 miles [782.1 km] to the south southeast of the Lincoln that is located in Logan County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Talladega County community of Lincoln.
- Arkansas
- California
- Madera 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 California community of Lincoln [Madera County].
- Placer County
- This Lincoln is located in Placer County and lies 1,694 miles [2,726.2 km]<1> to the west of the Lincoln that is located in Logan County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Placer County community of Lincoln.
- Colorado
- Delaware
- Florida
- Hillsborough County
- This Lincoln is located in Hillsborough County and lies 928 miles [1,493.5 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Lincoln that is located in Logan County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Lincoln.
- Miami-Dade 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 Lincoln [Miami-Dade County].
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Cass County
- This Lincoln is located in Cass County and lies 168 miles [270.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Lincoln that is located in Logan County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cass County community of Lincoln.
- Spencer 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 Indiana community of Lincoln [Spencer County].
- Iowa
- Grundy County
- This Lincoln is located in Grundy County and lies 232 miles [373.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Lincoln that is located in Logan County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grundy County community of Lincoln.
- Tama County
- This Lincoln is located in Tama County and lies 226 miles [363.7 km] to the northwest of the Lincoln that is located in Logan County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tama County community of Lincoln.
- Kansas
- Nemaha 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 Lincoln [Nemaha County].
- Reno 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 Lincoln [Reno County].
- Kentucky
- Clay County
- This Lincoln is located in Clay County and lies 370 miles [595.5 km]<1> to the southeast of the Lincoln that is located in Logan County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clay County community of Lincoln.
- Pulaski 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 Kentucky community of Lincoln [Pulaski County].
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Alcona County
- This Lincoln is located in Alcona County and lies 435 miles [700.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Lincoln that is located in Logan County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alcona County community of Lincoln.
- Berrien 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 Michigan community of Lincoln [Berrien County].
- Chippewa County
- This Lincoln is located in Chippewa County and lies 494 miles [795 km] to the north northeast of the Lincoln that is located in Logan County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chippewa County community of Lincoln.
- Mason County
- This Lincoln is located in Mason County and lies 304 miles [489.2 km] to the north northeast of the Lincoln that is located in Logan County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mason County community of Lincoln.
- Oakland 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 Michigan community of Lincoln [Oakland County].
- Washtenaw County
- This Lincoln is located in Washtenaw County and lies 330 miles [531.1 km] to the east northeast of the Lincoln that is located in Logan County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washtenaw County community of Lincoln.
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Cascade 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 Montana community of Lincoln [Cascade County].
- Deer Lodge 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 Montana community of Lincoln [Deer Lodge County].
- Lewis and Clark County
- This Lincoln is located in Lewis and Clark County and lies 1,252 miles [2,014.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Lincoln that is located in Logan County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lewis and Clark County community of Lincoln.
- Nebraska
- New Brunswick
- This Lincoln lies 1,211 miles [1,948.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Lincoln that is located in Logan County.
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Wayne County
- This Lincoln is located in Wayne County and lies 653 miles [1,050.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Lincoln that is located in Logan County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Lincoln.
- Westchester County
- This Lincoln is located in Westchester County and lies 813 miles [1,308.4 km] to the east of the Lincoln that is located in Logan County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Westchester County community of Lincoln.
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Delaware County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in Delaware County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Delaware County community of Lincoln.
- Gallia County
- This community is historic and although located in Gallia County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gallia County community of Lincoln.
- Richland 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 Ohio community of Lincoln [Richland County].
- Oklahoma
- Jackson County
- This Lincoln is located in Jackson County and lies 690 miles [1,110.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Lincoln that is located in Logan County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Lincoln.
- Kingfisher 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 Oklahoma community of Lincoln [Kingfisher County].
- Ontario
- This Lincoln lies 549 miles [883.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Lincoln that is located in Logan County.
- Oregon
- Jackson County
- This Lincoln is located in Jackson County and lies 1,713 miles [2,756.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Lincoln that is located in Logan County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Lincoln.
- Polk County
- This Lincoln is located in Polk County and lies 1,733 miles [2,789 km] to the west northwest of the Lincoln that is located in Logan County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Polk County community of Lincoln.
- Pennsylvania
- Allegheny County
- This Lincoln is located in Allegheny County and lies 501 miles [806.3 km]<1> to the east of the Lincoln that is located in Logan County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegheny County community of Lincoln.
- Chester 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 Pennsylvania community of Lincoln [Chester County].
- Lancaster County
- This Lincoln is located in Lancaster County and lies 693 miles [1,115.3 km] to the east of the Lincoln that is located in Logan County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lancaster County community of Lincoln.
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Tooele County
- This Lincoln is located in Tooele County and lies 1,201 miles [1,932.8 km]<1> to the west of the Lincoln that is located in Logan County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tooele County community of Lincoln.
- Utah County
- This Lincoln is located in Utah County and lies 1,174 miles [1,889.4 km] to the west of the Lincoln that is located in Logan County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Utah County community of Lincoln.
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Douglas 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 Lincoln [Douglas County].
- Kitsap County
- This Lincoln is located in Kitsap County and lies 1,719 miles [2,766.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Lincoln that is located in Logan County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kitsap County community of Lincoln.
- Lincoln County
- This Lincoln is located in Lincoln County and lies 1,526 miles [2,455.9 km] to the west northwest of the Lincoln that is located in Logan County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Lincoln.
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Lincoln ...
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.
- Bell
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bell
- Bell is located in Logan County
- Chestervale
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestervale
- Chestervale is located in Logan County
- Chestnut
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut
- Chestnut is located in Logan County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chestnut <4>
- Elkhart
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkhart
- Elkhart is located in Logan County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 389 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elkhart <4>
- Evans
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evans
- Evans is located in Logan County
- Hartsburg
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hartsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartsburg
- Hartsburg is located in Logan County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 302 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hartsburg <4>
- Lawndale
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawndale have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawndale
- Lawndale is located in Logan County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lawndale <4>
- Lucas
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the north) - Mountjoy
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast) - New Holland
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Holland have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Holland
- New Holland is located in Logan County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 266 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Holland <4>
- Union
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
How Far From Lincoln to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a city such as Lincoln to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Lincoln and extending to:
- Springfield, which is the State Capital of Illinois, lies 29 miles [46.7 km]<1> to the south southwest (SSW). If you could walk a straight line from Lincoln to Springfield, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just about two full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just over a day.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 661 miles [1,063.8 km] to the east (E). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 26 days and walking would take 38 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,330 miles [10,187.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,068 miles [11,374.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,950 miles [7,966.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Lincoln. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Logan County: www.co.logan.il.us/
The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov
Footnotes ...
| <1> | 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 from Point A (ie- Lincoln) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Lincoln. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.1487, Longitude: -89.3633 |
| <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 Lincoln, 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 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 Lincoln 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> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | 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. |
| <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 Lincoln 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 315.568 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 312.384 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.883 degrees. |