Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Summerville, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Summerville and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Summerville
- 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 Summerville:
- 39.189068, -90.122746
- 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 Summerville
- 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 Macoupin County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Macoupin County
- Since Summerville is near Jersey County and also Greene County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Jersey County
- eBird sighting report for Greene 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 Summerville ...
We found 32 communities that share the name Summerville.
Within Illinois, the name Summerville is unique.
Beyond Illinois, we know of another 32 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 32 communities, 27 are located in the United States and eight are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Mobile County
- This Summerville is located in Mobile County and lies 594 miles [956 km]<1> to the south of the Summerville that is located in Macoupin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mobile County community of Summerville.
- Arkansas
- Calhoun County
- This Summerville is located in Calhoun County and lies 410 miles [659.8 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Summerville that is located in Macoupin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calhoun County community of Summerville.
- California
- Siskiyou County
- This Summerville is located in Siskiyou County and lies 1,733 miles [2,789 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Summerville that is located in Macoupin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Siskiyou County community of Summerville.
- Tehama 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 Summerville [Tehama County].
- Colorado
- Boulder County
- This Summerville is located in Boulder County and lies 813 miles [1,308.4 km]<1> to the west of the Summerville that is located in Macoupin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Boulder County community of Summerville.
- Florida
- Duval 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 Summerville [Duval County].
- Georgia
- Chattooga County
- This Summerville is located in Chattooga County and lies 418 miles [672.7 km]<1> to the southeast of the Summerville that is located in Macoupin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chattooga County community of Summerville.
- Gwinnett County
- This Summerville is located in Gwinnett County and lies 494 miles [795 km] to the southeast of the Summerville that is located in Macoupin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gwinnett County community of Summerville.
- Richmond County
- This Summerville is located in Richmond County and lies 598 miles [962.4 km] to the southeast of the Summerville that is located in Macoupin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Summerville.
- Kansas
- Leavenworth 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 Summerville [Leavenworth County].
- Louisiana
- Catahoula Parish
- 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 Louisiana community of Summerville [Catahoula Parish].
- La Salle Parish
- This Summerville is located in La Salle Parish and lies 525 miles [844.9 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Summerville that is located in Macoupin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the La Salle Parish community of Summerville.
- Maryland
- Calvert 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 Maryland community of Summerville [Calvert County].
- Michigan
- Cass 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 Summerville [Cass County].
- Montcalm 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 Summerville [Montcalm County].
- Mississippi
- Noxubee 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 Mississippi community of Summerville [Noxubee County].
- Missouri
- Boone 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 Missouri community of Summerville [Boone County].
- New Brunswick
- This Summerville lies 1,293 miles [2,080.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Summerville that is located in Macoupin County.
- New York
- Monroe County
- This Summerville is located in Monroe County and lies 707 miles [1,137.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Summerville that is located in Macoupin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Summerville.
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- This Summerville lies 1,909 miles [3,072.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Summerville that is located in Macoupin County.
- North Carolina
- Harnett 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 Summerville [Harnett County].
- Nova Scotia
- This Summerville lies 1,383 miles [2,225.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Summerville that is located in Macoupin County.
- Ontario
- 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 Ontario community of Summerville.
- Oregon
- Union County
- This Summerville is located in Union County and lies 1,479 miles [2,380.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Summerville that is located in Macoupin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Summerville.
- Pennsylvania
- Jefferson County
- This Summerville is located in Jefferson County and lies 591 miles [951.1 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Summerville that is located in Macoupin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Summerville.
- Susquehanna 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 Summerville [Susquehanna County].
- Prince Edward Island
- This Summerville lies 1,461 miles [2,351.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Summerville that is located in Macoupin County.
- South Carolina
- Dorchester County
- This Summerville is located in Dorchester County and lies 698 miles [1,123.3 km]<1> to the southeast of the Summerville that is located in Macoupin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dorchester County community of Summerville.
- Richland County
- This Summerville is located in Richland County and lies 596 miles [959.2 km] to the east southeast of the Summerville that is located in Macoupin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richland County community of Summerville.
- South Dakota
- Perkins County
- This Summerville is located in Perkins County and lies 762 miles [1,226.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Summerville that is located in Macoupin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Perkins County community of Summerville.
- Texas
- Gonzales County
- This Summerville is located in Gonzales County and lies 791 miles [1,273 km]<1> to the southwest of the Summerville that is located in Macoupin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gonzales County community of Summerville.
- Vermont
- Caledonia County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in Caledonia County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caledonia County community of Summerville.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Summerville ...
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.
- Centerville
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centerville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centerville
- Centerville is located in Macoupin County
- Fidelity
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fidelity have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fidelity
- Fidelity is located in Jersey County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 113 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fidelity <5>
- Greenfield
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenfield have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenfield
- Greenfield is located in Greene County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 965 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greenfield <5>
- Miles Station
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Miles Station have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Miles Station
- Miles Station is located in Macoupin County
- Plainview
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plainview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plainview
- Plainview is located in Macoupin County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plainview <5>
- Reader
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast) - Rockbridge
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockbridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockbridge
- Rockbridge is located in Greene County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 154 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rockbridge <5>
- Royal Lakes
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Lakes
- Royal Lakes is located in Macoupin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 185 people
- Royal Lakes has also been known as:
- Royal Lakes village
- Shipman
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shipman
- Shipman is located in Macoupin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 583 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shipman <5>
How Far From Summerville 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 Summerville to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Summerville and extending to:
- Carlinville, which is the Seat of Macoupin County, lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<1> to the east northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Summerville to Carlinville, 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 48 miles [77.2 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take most of two days and walking would take about three full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 701 miles [1,128.2 km] to the east (E). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 28 days and walking would take 40 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,406 miles [10,309.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,142 miles [11,493.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,023 miles [8,083.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Summerville. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
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- Summerville) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Summerville. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.1891, Longitude: -90.1227 |
| <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 Summerville, 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 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 Summerville 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> | 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 Summerville 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 316.043 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 312.797 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.482 degrees. |