Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Parker, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Parker and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Parker
- 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 Parker:
- 37.570328, -88.800062
- 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 Parker
- 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 Johnson County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Johnson County
- Since Parker is near Williamson County and also Pope County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Williamson County
- eBird sighting report for Pope 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 Parker ...
We found 41 communities that share the name Parker.
Within Illinois, the name Parker is unique.
Beyond Illinois, we know of another 41 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 41 communities, 39 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Coffee 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 Alabama community of Parker [Coffee County].
- Elmore 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 Alabama community of Parker [Elmore County].
- Limestone County
- This Parker is located in Limestone County and lies 226 miles [363.7 km]<2> to the south southeast of the Parker that is located in Johnson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Limestone County community of Parker.
- Sumter County
- This Parker is located in Sumter County and lies 342 miles [550.4 km] to the south of the Parker that is located in Johnson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sumter County community of Parker.
- Arizona
- La Paz County
- This Parker is located in La Paz County and lies 1,441 miles [2,319.1 km]<2> to the west of the Parker that is located in Johnson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the La Paz County community of Parker.
- Yuma 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 Arizona community of Parker [Yuma County].
- Colorado
- Florida
- Bay County
- This Parker is located in Bay County and lies 545 miles [877.1 km]<2> to the south southeast of the Parker that is located in Johnson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bay County community of Parker.
- Washington 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 Florida community of Parker [Washington County].
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Kansas
- Linn County
- This Parker is located in Linn County and lies 340 miles [547.2 km]<2> to the west of the Parker that is located in Johnson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Linn County community of Parker.
- Montgomery 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 Kansas community of Parker [Montgomery County].
- Michigan
- Missouri
- Andrew 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 Missouri community of Parker [Andrew County].
- Scott County
- This Parker is located in Scott County and lies 59 miles [95 km]<2> to the southwest of the Parker that is located in Johnson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of Parker.
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ashe County
- This Parker is located in Ashe County and lies 399 miles [642.1 km]<2> to the east of the Parker that is located in Johnson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ashe County community of Parker.
- Moore 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 North Carolina community of Parker [Moore County].
- Oklahoma
- Coal County
- This Parker is located in Coal County and lies 455 miles [732.3 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Parker that is located in Johnson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coal County community of Parker.
- Comanche 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 Oklahoma community of Parker [Comanche County].
- Ontario
- This Parker lies 605 miles [973.7 km]<2> to the northeast of the Parker that is located in Johnson County.
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Armstrong County
- This Parker is located in Armstrong County and lies 543 miles [873.9 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Parker that is located in Johnson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Armstrong County community of Parker.
- Clarion 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 Pennsylvania community of Parker [Clarion County].
- Quebec
- This Parker lies 855 miles [1,376 km]<2> to the northeast of the Parker that is located in Johnson County.
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Decatur 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 Tennessee community of Parker [Decatur County].
- Dyer County
- This Parker is located in Dyer County and lies 111 miles [178.6 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Parker that is located in Johnson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dyer County community of Parker.
- Pickett County
- This Parker is located in Pickett County and lies 214 miles [344.4 km] to the east southeast of the Parker that is located in Johnson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pickett County community of Parker.
- Texas
- Burleson County
- This Parker is located in Burleson County and lies 652 miles [1,049.3 km]<2> to the southwest of the Parker that is located in Johnson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Burleson County community of Parker.
- Collin County
- This Parker is located in Collin County and lies 539 miles [867.4 km] to the west southwest of the Parker that is located in Johnson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Collin County community of Parker.
- Johnson County
- This Parker is located in Johnson County and lies 604 miles [972 km] to the southwest of the Parker that is located in Johnson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Johnson County community of Parker.
- Utah
- Virginia
- Washington
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Parker ...
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.
- Cross Roads ‑ Historic
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cross Roads have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cross Roads
- Cross Roads is located in Johnson County
- Deer Ridge
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Ridge
- Deer Ridge is located in Johnson County
- Egypt Shores
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Egypt Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Egypt Shores
- Egypt Shores is located in Williamson County
- Egyptian Hills
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Egyptian Hills
- Egyptian Hills is located in Johnson County
- Lake Crest
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Crest
- Lake Crest is located in Williamson County
- Pharoahs Gardens
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pharoahs Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pharoahs Gardens
- Pharoahs Gardens is located in Johnson County
- Rodgersville
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rodgersville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rodgersville
- Rodgersville is located in Williamson County
- Saline
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast) - Sandburn
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest) - Sugar Creek Ranch
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Creek Ranch have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Creek Ranch
- Sugar Creek Ranch is located in Johnson County
- Sulphur Springs ‑ Historic
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sulphur Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sulphur Springs
- Sulphur Springs is located in Williamson County
- Tunnel Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tunnel Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tunnel Hill
- Tunnel Hill is located in Johnson County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tunnel Hill <5>
- Wagon Creek Heaven
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wagon Creek Heaven have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wagon Creek Heaven
- Wagon Creek Heaven is located in Johnson County
How Far From Parker 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 community such as Parker to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Parker and extending to:
- Vienna, which is the Seat of Johnson County, lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<2> to the south southwest. If you could walk a straight line from Parker to Vienna, 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.
- Springfield, which is the State Capital of Illinois, lies 159 miles [255.9 km] to the north northwest (NNW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than three hours, a buggy would take 7 days and walking would take 9 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 644 miles [1,036.4 km] to the east (E). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 26 days and walking would take 37 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,436 miles [10,357.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,164 miles [11,529.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,041 miles [8,112.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Parker. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
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 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 Parker 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' (or 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- Parker) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Parker. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.5703, Longitude: -88.8001 In this case, the coordinates for Parker have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <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 Parker, 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 Parker 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 315.124 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 311.517 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.247 degrees. |