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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 Plantation, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Plantation 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 Plantation:
    • 41.683611, -88.201389
    • 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 Plantation
  • 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 Plantation ...

We found eight communities that share the name Plantation.

Within Illinois, the name Plantation is unique.

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

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • California
      • Sonoma 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 California community of Plantation [Sonoma County].
    • Florida
      • Broward County
      • This Plantation is located in Broward County and lies 1,165 miles [1,874.9 km]<2> to the south southeast of the Plantation that is located in Will County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Broward County community of Plantation.
      • Monroe County
      • This Plantation is located in Monroe County and lies 1,233 miles [1,984.3 km] to the south southeast of the Plantation that is located in Will County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Plantation.
      • Sarasota County
      • This Plantation is located in Sarasota County and lies 1,061 miles [1,707.5 km] to the south southeast of the Plantation that is located in Will County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sarasota County community of Plantation.
    • Kentucky
      • Jefferson County
      • This Plantation is located in Jefferson County and lies 272 miles [437.7 km]<2> to the south southeast of the Plantation that is located in Will County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Plantation.
    • Mississippi
      • Attala County
      • This Plantation is located in Attala County and lies 597 miles [960.8 km]<2> to the south of the Plantation that is located in Will County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Attala County community of Plantation.
    • New Hampshire
      • Rockingham County
      • This Plantation is located in Rockingham County and lies 890 miles [1,432.3 km]<2> to the east of the Plantation that is located in Will County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockingham County community of Plantation.
    • Texas
      • Brazoria 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 Texas community of Plantation [Brazoria County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Plantation ...

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.

  • Champion Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Champion Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Champion Creek
    • Champion Creek is located in Will County
  • Cider Creek
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cider Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cider Creek
    • Cider Creek is located in Will County
  • Crossing
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crossing
    • Crossing is located in Will County
  • Harvest Glen
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harvest Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvest Glen
    • Harvest Glen is located in Will County
  • Heatherstone
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heatherstone have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heatherstone
    • Heatherstone is located in Will County
  • Heritage Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Meadows
    • Heritage Meadows is located in Will County
  • Hickory Oaks
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Oaks
    • Hickory Oaks is located in Will County
  • High Meadow
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Meadow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Meadow
    • High Meadow is located in Will County
  • Hunters Ridge
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Ridge
    • Hunters Ridge is located in Will County
  • Indian Boundary
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Boundary have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Boundary
    • Indian Boundary is located in Will County
  • Normantown
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Normantown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Normantown
    • Normantown is located in Will County
  • Old Sawmill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Sawmill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Sawmill
    • Old Sawmill is located in Will County
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Pheasant Chase
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pheasant Chase have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pheasant Chase
      • Pheasant Chase is located in Will County
    • Prairie Ponds
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairie Ponds have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairie Ponds
      • Prairie Ponds is located in Will County
    • Prairie Ridge
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairie Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairie Ridge
      • Prairie Ridge is located in Will County
    • Quail Run
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Run
      • Quail Run is located in Will County
    • Riverbend
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverbend have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverbend
      • Riverbend is located in Will County
    • Saddle Creek
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saddle Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saddle Creek
      • Saddle Creek is located in Will County
    • Stillwater
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stillwater have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stillwater
      • Stillwater is located in Will County
    • Wheatland Highlands
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wheatland Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheatland Highlands
      • Wheatland Highlands is located in Will County
    • Wheatland Plains
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wheatland Plains have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheatland Plains
      • Wheatland Plains is located in Will County
    • Wheatland View
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wheatland View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheatland View
      • Wheatland View is located in Will County
    • Wolf Creek Island
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wolf Creek Island have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolf Creek Island
      • Wolf Creek Island is located in Will County
    • Woodlake
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlake
      • Woodlake is located in Will County

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

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

  • Joliet, which is the Seat of Will County, lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<2> to the south southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Plantation to Joliet, with an average speed<4> 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 151 miles [243 km] to the south southwest (SSW). 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 618 miles [994.6 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<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,212 miles [9,997.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,952 miles [11,188.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,836 miles [7,782.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

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

The official website for Will County: www.willcountyillinois.com/

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 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 Plantation 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 '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- Plantation) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Plantation. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.6836, Longitude: -88.2014       In this case, the coordinates for Plantation 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 Plantation 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 314.814 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 311.735 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.904 degrees.




 

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