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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 Williamsburg Square, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Williamsburg Square 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 Williamsburg Square:
    • 42.147500, -87.809167
    • 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 Williamsburg Square
  • 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 Williamsburg Square ...

We found two communities that share the name Williamsburg Square.

Within Illinois, the name Williamsburg Square is unique.

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

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Maryland
      • Montgomery County
      • This Williamsburg Square is located in Montgomery County and lies 589 miles [947.9 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Williamsburg Square that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Williamsburg Square.
    • North Carolina
      • Forsyth County
      • This Williamsburg Square is located in Forsyth County and lies 581 miles [935 km]<1> to the southeast of the Williamsburg Square that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Forsyth County community of Williamsburg Square.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Williamsburg Square ...

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
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ancient Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ancient Tree
    • Ancient Tree is located in Cook County
  • Birch Pond
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birch Pond have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buttonwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buttonwood
    • Buttonwood is located in Cook County
  • Charring Cross
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Charring Cross have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charring Cross
    • Charring Cross is located in Cook County
  • Colonial Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonial Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonial Village
    • Colonial Village is located in Cook County
  • Covenant Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Covenant Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Covenant Village
    • Covenant Village is located in Cook County
  • Driftwood
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Driftwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Driftwood
    • Driftwood is located in Cook County
  • Fair Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fair Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fair Meadows
    • Fair Meadows is located in Cook County
  • Fair Oaks
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fair Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fair Oaks
    • Fair Oaks is located in Cook County
  • Heathercrest
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heathercrest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heathercrest
    • Heathercrest is located in Cook County
  • Lane Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lane Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lane Park
    • Lane Park is located in Cook County
  • Lee Woods
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lee Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lee Woods
    • Lee Woods is located in Cook County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Mallard Creek
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mallard Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mallard Creek
      • Mallard Creek is located in Cook County
    • Maple Ridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Ridge
      • Maple Ridge is located in Cook County
    • Pheasant Creek
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pheasant Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pheasant Creek
      • Pheasant Creek is located in Cook County
    • Royal Court
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Court have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Court
      • Royal Court is located in Cook County
    • Royal Ridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Ridge
      • Royal Ridge is located in Cook County
    • Solar Grove
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Solar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Solar Grove
      • Solar Grove is located in Cook County
    • Sportmans Cove
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sportmans Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sportmans Cove
      • Sportmans Cove is located in Cook County
    • Sun Ridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sun Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sun Ridge
      • Sun Ridge is located in Cook County
    • Sunset Court
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Court have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Court
      • Sunset Court is located in Cook County
    • Sunset Fields
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Fields have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sycamore Lane have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thorn Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Ridge
      • Timber Ridge is located in Cook County

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

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Williamsburg Square 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 Williamsburg Square to Chicago, with an average speed<3> 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 189 miles [304.2 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 607 miles [976.9 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<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,176 miles [9,939.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,915 miles [11,128.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,800 miles [7,724.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Williamsburg Square. 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 drawn from Point A (ie- Williamsburg Square) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Williamsburg Square. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.1475, Longitude: -87.8092       In this case, the coordinates for Williamsburg Square have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>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.
<3>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.
<4>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 Williamsburg Square to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<5>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 314.551 degrees.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 311.501 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.576 degrees.









 

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