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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 White Plains, we use the following websites to find information relevant to White Plains 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 White Plains:
    • 42.129444, -87.844444
    • 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 White Plains
  • 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 White Plains ...

We found 21 communities that share the name White Plains.

There is one other community in Illinois which is also named White Plains.

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

  • Communities Located In Illinois ...
    • Jersey County
      • Although located in Jersey County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jersey County community of White Plains.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Calhoun County
      • This White Plains is located in Calhoun County and lies 590 miles [949.5 km]<1> to the south southeast of the White Plains that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calhoun County community of White Plains.
      • Chambers County
      • This White Plains is located in Chambers County and lies 644 miles [1,036.4 km] to the south southeast of the White Plains that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chambers County community of White Plains.
    • Georgia
      • Greene County
      • This White Plains is located in Greene County and lies 651 miles [1,047.7 km]<1> to the south southeast of the White Plains that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of White Plains.
    • Kentucky
      • Allen 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 Kentucky community of White Plains [Allen County].
      • Hopkins County
      • This White Plains is located in Hopkins County and lies 342 miles [550.4 km]<1> to the south of the White Plains that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hopkins County community of White Plains.
    • Louisiana
      • East Baton Rouge Parish
      • This White Plains is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 823 miles [1,324.5 km]<1> to the south southwest of the White Plains that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of White Plains.
    • Manitoba
      • This White Plains lies 706 miles [1,136.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the White Plains that is located in Cook County.
    • Maryland
      • Charles County
      • This White Plains is located in Charles County and lies 623 miles [1,002.6 km]<1> to the east southeast of the White Plains that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charles County community of White Plains.
      • Wicomico County
      • This White Plains is located in Wicomico County and lies 697 miles [1,121.7 km] to the east southeast of the White Plains that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wicomico County community of White Plains.
    • Mississippi
      • Harrison County
      • This White Plains is located in Harrison County and lies 801 miles [1,289.1 km]<1> to the south of the White Plains that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of White Plains.
    • Nevada
      • Churchill 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 Nevada community of White Plains [Churchill County].
    • New York
      • Westchester County
      • This White Plains is located in Westchester County and lies 730 miles [1,174.8 km]<1> to the east of the White Plains that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Westchester County community of White Plains.
    • North Carolina
      • Cleveland County
      • This White Plains is located in Cleveland County and lies 589 miles [947.9 km]<1> to the southeast of the White Plains that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cleveland County community of White Plains.
      • Hyde County
      • This White Plains is located in Hyde County and lies 784 miles [1,261.7 km] to the east southeast of the White Plains that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hyde County community of White Plains.
      • Surry County
      • This White Plains is located in Surry County and lies 549 miles [883.5 km] to the southeast of the White Plains that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Surry County community of White Plains.
    • South Carolina
      • Anderson County
      • This White Plains is located in Anderson County and lies 589 miles [947.9 km]<1> to the south southeast of the White Plains that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of White Plains.
      • Cherokee County
      • This White Plains is located in Cherokee County and lies 592 miles [952.7 km] to the southeast of the White Plains that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of White Plains.
      • Chesterfield County
      • This White Plains is located in Chesterfield County and lies 650 miles [1,046.1 km] to the southeast of the White Plains that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chesterfield County community of White Plains.
    • Tennessee
      • Putnam County
      • This White Plains is located in Putnam County and lies 431 miles [693.6 km]<1> to the south southeast of the White Plains that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of White Plains.
    • Virginia
      • Brunswick County
      • This White Plains is located in Brunswick County and lies 648 miles [1,042.9 km]<1> to the east southeast of the White Plains that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brunswick County community of White Plains.

Curious and Interesting Names Near White Plains ...

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.

  • Ancient Tree
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ancient Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ancient Tree
    • Ancient Tree is located in Cook County
  • Arrowhead
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arrowhead have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arrowhead
    • Arrowhead is located in Cook County
  • Birch Pond
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birch Pond have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birch Pond
    • Birch Pond is located in Cook County
  • Buttonwood
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buttonwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buttonwood
    • Buttonwood is located in Cook County
  • Cobblewood
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cobblewood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cobblewood
    • Cobblewood is located in Cook County
  • Colonial Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonial Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonial Village
    • Colonial Village is located in Cook County
  • Covenant Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Covenant Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Covenant Village
    • Covenant Village is located in Cook County
  • Cozy Corner
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cozy Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cozy Corner
    • Cozy Corner is located in Cook County
  • Edgewood Grove
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgewood Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewood Grove
    • Edgewood Grove is located in Cook County
  • Fair Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fair Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fair Meadows
    • Fair Meadows is located in Cook County
  • Fox Hedge
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Hedge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Hedge
    • Fox Hedge is located in Cook County
  • Fox Run
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Run
    • Fox Run is located in Cook County
  • Continue List   (20 more) ...
    • Garden Court
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden Court
      • Garden Court is located in Cook County
    • Heathercrest
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heathercrest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heathercrest
      • Heathercrest is located in Cook County
    • Mallard Creek
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mallard Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mallard Creek
      • Mallard Creek is located in Cook County
    • Maple Ridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Ridge
      • Maple Ridge is located in Cook County
    • Meadow Green
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Green have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Green
      • Meadow Green is located in Cook County
    • Pheasant Creek
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pheasant Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pheasant Creek
      • Pheasant Creek is located in Cook County
    • Regency Place
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Regency Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Regency Place
      • Regency Place is located in Cook County
    • Royal Court
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Court
      • Royal Court is located in Cook County
    • Solar Grove
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Solar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Solar Grove
      • Solar Grove is located in Cook County
    • Sportmans Cove
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sportmans Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sportmans Cove
      • Sportmans Cove is located in Cook County
    • Stonebrook
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonebrook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonebrook
      • Stonebrook is located in Cook County
    • Stonegate
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonegate have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonegate
      • Stonegate is located in Cook County
    • Summerhill
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerhill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerhill
      • Summerhill is located in Cook County
    • Sunset Fields
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Fields have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Fields
      • Sunset Fields is located in Cook County
    • Sycamore Lane
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sycamore Lane have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sycamore Lane
      • Sycamore Lane is located in Cook County
    • Thorn Hill
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thorn Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thorn Hill
      • Thorn Hill is located in Cook County
    • Timber Ridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Ridge
      • Timber Ridge is located in Cook County
    • Willow Cove
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Cove
      • Willow Cove is located in Cook County
    • Willow Creek
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Creek
      • Willow Creek is located in Cook County
    • Willow Wood
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Wood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Wood
      • Willow Wood is located in Cook County

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

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

  • Chicago, which is the Seat of Cook County, lies 20 miles [32.2 km]<1> to the south southeast. If you could walk a straight line from White Plains to Chicago, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just over a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of a day.
  • Springfield, which is the State Capital of Illinois, lies 187 miles [300.9 km] to the south southwest (SSW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 8 days and walking would take 11 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 609 miles [980.1 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 24 days and walking would take 35 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,178 miles [9,942.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,918 miles [11,133.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,802 miles [7,728.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

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

The official website for Cook County: www.co.cook.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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- White Plains) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in White Plains. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.1294, Longitude: -87.8444       In this case, the coordinates for White Plains 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 White Plains 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>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 White Plains 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 314.575 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 311.526 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.599 degrees.




 

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