Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Richardson, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Richardson and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Richardson
- 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 Richardson:
- 41.966417, -88.585639
- 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 Richardson
- 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 Kane County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Kane County
- Since Richardson is near DeKalb County and also McHenry County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for DeKalb County
- eBird sighting report for McHenry 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 Richardson ...
We found 30 communities that share the name Richardson.
Within Illinois, the name Richardson is unique.
Beyond Illinois, we know of another 30 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 30 communities, 27 are located in the United States and four are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Cherokee County
- This Richardson is located in Cherokee County and lies 557 miles [896.4 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Richardson that is located in Kane County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of Richardson.
- Washington County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Alabama community of Richardson [Washington County].
- Alaska
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Alaska community of Richardson.
- Arkansas
- Jefferson County
- This Richardson is located in Jefferson County and lies 561 miles [902.8 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Richardson that is located in Kane County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Richardson.
- Georgia
- Rockdale County
- This Richardson is located in Rockdale County and lies 626 miles [1,007.4 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Richardson that is located in Kane County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockdale County community of Richardson.
- Kansas
- Leavenworth County
- This Richardson is located in Leavenworth County and lies 379 miles [609.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Richardson that is located in Kane County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Leavenworth County community of Richardson.
- Osage County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Richardson [Osage County].
- Shawnee 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 Richardson [Shawnee County].
- Kentucky
- Lawrence County
- This Richardson is located in Lawrence County and lies 419 miles [674.3 km]<1> to the southeast of the Richardson that is located in Kane County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Richardson.
- Louisiana
- Washington Parish
- This Richardson is located in Washington Parish and lies 772 miles [1,242.4 km]<1> to the south of the Richardson that is located in Kane County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington Parish community of Richardson.
- Michigan
- Schoolcraft County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Richardson [Schoolcraft County].
- Mississippi
- Hancock County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi community of Richardson [Hancock County].
- Pearl River County
- This Richardson is located in Pearl River County and lies 789 miles [1,269.8 km]<1> to the south of the Richardson that is located in Kane County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pearl River County community of Richardson.
- New Brunswick
- This Richardson lies 1,101 miles [1,771.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Richardson that is located in Kane County.
- New Hampshire
- Hillsborough County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New Hampshire community of Richardson [Hillsborough County].
- New Mexico
- Lincoln County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Lincoln County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Richardson.
- North Carolina
- Bladen County
- This Richardson is located in Bladen County and lies 734 miles [1,181.3 km]<1> to the southeast of the Richardson that is located in Kane County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bladen County community of Richardson.
- Ontario
- This Richardson lies 331 miles [532.7 km]<1> to the east of the Richardson that is located in Kane County.
- Oregon
- Lane County
- This Richardson is located in Lane County and lies 1,765 miles [2,840.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Richardson that is located in Kane County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lane County community of Richardson.
- Saskatchewan
- This Richardson lies 952 miles [1,532.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Richardson that is located in Kane County.
- Tennessee
- Lawrence County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Richardson [Lawrence County].
- Tipton County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Richardson [Tipton County].
- Texas
- Dallas County
- This Richardson is located in Dallas County and lies 763 miles [1,227.9 km]<1> to the southwest of the Richardson that is located in Kane County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dallas County community of Richardson.
- Utah
- Grand County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Utah community of Richardson [Grand County].
- Virginia
- Carroll County
- This Richardson is located in Carroll County and lies 546 miles [878.7 km]<1> to the southeast of the Richardson that is located in Kane County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Richardson.
- Mecklenburg County
- This Richardson is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 657 miles [1,057.3 km] to the east southeast of the Richardson that is located in Kane County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Richardson.
- New Kent County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Richardson [New Kent County].
- Washington
- San Juan County
- This Richardson is located in San Juan County and lies 1,712 miles [2,755.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Richardson that is located in Kane County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Juan County community of Richardson.
- West Virginia
- Calhoun County
- This Richardson is located in Calhoun County and lies 441 miles [709.7 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Richardson that is located in Kane County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calhoun County community of Richardson.
- Wisconsin
- Polk County
- This Richardson is located in Polk County and lies 293 miles [471.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Richardson that is located in Kane County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Polk County community of Richardson.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Richardson ...
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.
- Burning Tree
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burning Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burning Tree
- Burning Tree is located in Kane County
- Charter Grove
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charter Grove
- Charter Grove is located in DeKalb County
- Deer Run
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east) - Empire Hills
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Empire Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Empire Hills
- Empire Hills is located in Kane County
- Fair Oaks
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east) - Far View
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east) - Five Points
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Points have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Points
- Five Points is located in DeKalb County
- Foxfield
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east) - Hedgerow
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east) - Hidden Lakes
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Lakes
- Hidden Lakes is located in Kane County
- High Point
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Point
- High Point is located in Kane County
- Indian Creek
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Creek
- Indian Creek is located in Kane County
- Continue List (9 more) ...
- Kaneville
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kaneville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kaneville
- Kaneville is located in Kane County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 477 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kaneville <5>
- Kings Mill
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Mill
- Kings Mill is located in Kane County
- Maple Park
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Park
- Maple Park is located in Kane County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,384 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maple Park <5>
- Mary Meadows
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mary Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mary Meadows
- Mary Meadows is located in Kane County
- Native Prairie
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Native Prairie have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Native Prairie
- Native Prairie is located in Kane County
- Plato Center
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plato Center have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plato Center
- Plato Center is located in Kane County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plato Center <5>
- Plato Corners
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plato Corners have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plato Corners
- Plato Corners is located in Kane County
- Silent Meadow
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silent Meadow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silent Meadow
- Silent Meadow is located in Kane County
- Still Meadows
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Still Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Still Meadows
- Still Meadows is located in Kane County
- Kaneville
How Far From Richardson to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Richardson to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Richardson and extending to:
- Geneva, which is the Seat of Kane County, lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<1> to the east southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Richardson to Geneva, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
- Springfield, which is the State Capital of Illinois, lies 160 miles [257.5 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 7 days and walking would take 9 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 642 miles [1,033.2 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 25 days and walking would take 37 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,213 miles [9,998.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,953 miles [11,189.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,839 miles [7,787.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Richardson. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Kane County: www.co.kane.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 things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Richardson) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Richardson. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.9664, Longitude: -88.5856 In this case, the coordinates for Richardson have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | 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 Richardson 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. |
| <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 Richardson, 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 Richardson 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 315.07 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 312.067 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.015 degrees. |