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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 Montgomery, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Montgomery 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 Montgomery:
    • 41.721995, -88.355013
    • 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 Montgomery
  • 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 Montgomery ...

We found 36 communities that share the name Montgomery.

Within Illinois, the name Montgomery is unique.

Beyond Illinois, we know of another 36 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 36 communities, 35 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Montgomery County
      • This Montgomery is located in Montgomery County and lies 655 miles [1,054.1 km]<1> to the south of the Montgomery that is located in Kendall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Montgomery.
    • Alberta
      • This Montgomery lies 1,378 miles [2,217.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Montgomery that is located in Kendall County.
    • California
      • Mendocino County
      • This Montgomery is located in Mendocino County and lies 1,835 miles [2,953.1 km]<1> to the west of the Montgomery that is located in Kendall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mendocino County community of Montgomery.
    • Colorado
      • Park County
      • This community is historic<2> and although located in Park County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Park County community of Montgomery.
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Montgomery is located in Hillsborough County and lies 1,003 miles [1,614.2 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Montgomery that is located in Kendall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Montgomery.
    • Georgia
      • Chatham County
      • This Montgomery is located in Chatham County and lies 784 miles [1,261.7 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Montgomery that is located in Kendall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chatham County community of Montgomery.
    • Indiana
      • Davies's County
      • This Montgomery is located in Davies's County and lies 222 miles [357.3 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Montgomery that is located in Kendall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davies's County community of Montgomery.
    • Iowa
      • Dickinson County
      • This Montgomery is located in Dickinson County and lies 367 miles [590.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Montgomery that is located in Kendall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dickinson County community of Montgomery.
    • Kansas
      • Dickinson 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 Montgomery [Dickinson County].
      • Montgomery 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 Montgomery [Montgomery County].
    • Kentucky
      • Caldwell 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 Montgomery [Caldwell County].
      • Knott County
      • This Montgomery is located in Knott County and lies 414 miles [666.3 km]<1> to the southeast of the Montgomery that is located in Kendall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knott County community of Montgomery.
      • Trigg County
      • This Montgomery is located in Trigg County and lies 336 miles [540.7 km] to the south of the Montgomery that is located in Kendall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Trigg County community of Montgomery.
    • Louisiana
      • Grant Parish
      • This Montgomery is located in Grant Parish and lies 737 miles [1,186.1 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Montgomery that is located in Kendall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grant Parish community of Montgomery.
    • Massachusetts
      • Hampden County
      • This Montgomery is located in Hampden County and lies 797 miles [1,282.6 km]<1> to the east of the Montgomery that is located in Kendall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hampden County community of Montgomery.
    • Michigan
      • Hillsdale County
      • This Montgomery is located in Hillsdale County and lies 182 miles [292.9 km]<1> to the east of the Montgomery that is located in Kendall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsdale County community of Montgomery.
    • Minnesota
      • Le Sueur County
      • This Montgomery is located in Le Sueur County and lies 323 miles [519.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Montgomery that is located in Kendall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Le Sueur County community of Montgomery.
    • Mississippi
      • Holmes County
      • This Montgomery is located in Holmes County and lies 591 miles [951.1 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Montgomery that is located in Kendall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Holmes County community of Montgomery.
      • Lincoln County
      • This Montgomery is located in Lincoln County and lies 705 miles [1,134.6 km] to the south of the Montgomery that is located in Kendall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Montgomery.
    • Missouri
      • 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 Montgomery [Montgomery County].
    • Nevada
      • Nye County
      • This community is historic<2> and although located in Nye County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nye County community of Montgomery.
    • New Jersey
      • Somerset County
      • This Montgomery is located in Somerset County and lies 712 miles [1,145.9 km]<1> to the east of the Montgomery that is located in Kendall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Somerset County community of Montgomery.
    • New York
      • Orange County
      • This Montgomery is located in Orange County and lies 727 miles [1,170 km]<1> to the east of the Montgomery that is located in Kendall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Montgomery.
    • North Carolina
      • 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 North Carolina community of Montgomery [Montgomery County].
    • Ohio
      • Hamilton County
      • This Montgomery is located in Hamilton County and lies 271 miles [436.1 km]<1> to the southeast of the Montgomery that is located in Kendall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Montgomery.
      • Pickaway County
      • This community is historic<2> and although located in Pickaway County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pickaway County community of Montgomery.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Lycoming County
      • This Montgomery is located in Lycoming County and lies 576 miles [927 km]<1> to the east of the Montgomery that is located in Kendall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lycoming County community of Montgomery.
    • South Carolina
      • Richland County
      • This Montgomery is located in Richland County and lies 654 miles [1,052.5 km]<1> to the southeast of the Montgomery that is located in Kendall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richland County community of Montgomery.
    • Tennessee
      • Decatur County
      • This Montgomery is located in Decatur County and lies 432 miles [695.2 km]<1> to the south of the Montgomery that is located in Kendall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Decatur County community of Montgomery.
      • Morgan 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 Tennessee community of Montgomery [Morgan County].
      • Scott County
      • This Montgomery is located in Scott County and lies 429 miles [690.4 km] to the south southeast of the Montgomery that is located in Kendall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of Montgomery.
    • Texas
      • Montgomery County
      • This Montgomery is located in Montgomery County and lies 882 miles [1,419.4 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Montgomery that is located in Kendall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Montgomery.
    • Vermont
      • Franklin County
      • This Montgomery is located in Franklin County and lies 818 miles [1,316.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Montgomery that is located in Kendall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Montgomery.
    • Virginia
      • Montgomery County
      • This Montgomery is located in Montgomery County and lies 531 miles [854.6 km]<1> to the southeast of the Montgomery that is located in Kendall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Montgomery.
      • Washington 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 Virginia community of Montgomery [Washington County].
    • West Virginia
      • Fayette County
      • This Montgomery is located in Fayette County and lies 445 miles [716.2 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Montgomery that is located in Kendall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Montgomery.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Montgomery ...

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.

  • Aurora
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Boulder Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boulder Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boulder Hill
    • Boulder Hill is located in Kendall County
  • Champion Creek
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Champion Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Champion Creek
    • Champion Creek is located in Will County
  • Countryside
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Countryside have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Countryside
    • Countryside is located in Kendall County
  • Exposition View
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Exposition View have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Exposition View
    • Exposition View is located in Kane County
  • Heatherstone
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heatherstone have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heatherstone
    • Heatherstone is located in Will County
  • Heaton Park
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heaton Park have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heaton Park
    • Heaton Park is located in Kane County
  • Heritage West
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage West have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage West
    • Heritage West is located in Kane County
  • Hunters Ridge
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Ridge
    • Hunters Ridge is located in Will County
  • Marywood
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marywood have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marywood
    • Marywood is located in Kane County
  • Mooseheart
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mooseheart have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mooseheart
    • Mooseheart is located in Kane County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mooseheart <4>
  • Normantown
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Normantown have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Normantown
    • Normantown is located in Will County
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Prairie Ponds
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairie Ponds have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairie Ponds
      • Prairie Ponds is located in Will County
    • Randall Hills
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Randall Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Randall Hills
      • Randall Hills is located in Kane County
    • South Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Park have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Park
      • South Park is located in Kane County
    • Sugar Grove
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Tanglewood
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanglewood have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglewood
      • Tanglewood is located in Kane County
    • Tanner Woods
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanner Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanner Woods
      • Tanner Woods is located in Kane County
    • Wheatland Highlands
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wheatland Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheatland Highlands
      • Wheatland Highlands is located in Will County
    • Wheatland Plains
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wheatland Plains have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheatland Plains
      • Wheatland Plains is located in Will County
    • Woodlake
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlake have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlake
      • Woodlake is located in Will County

How Far From Montgomery 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 village such as Montgomery to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Yorkville, which is the Seat of Kendall County, lies just to the Southwest.
  • Springfield, which is the State Capital of Illinois, lies 150 miles [241.4 km]<1> to the south southwest (SSW). If you could drive a straight line from Montgomery to Springfield, with an average speed<6>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 9 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 6 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 626 miles [1,007.4 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 25 days and walking would take 36 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,216 miles [10,003.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,956 miles [11,194.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,840 miles [7,789.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

The official website for Montgomery: www.villageofmontgomery-il.org/

The official website for Kendall County: www.co.kendall.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 '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- Montgomery) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Montgomery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.7220, Longitude: -88.3550       In this case, the coordinates for Montgomery 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 Montgomery, 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 Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 314.916 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 311.857 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.969 degrees.




 

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