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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 Collingwood, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Collingwood 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 Collingwood:
    • 39.940000, -85.984722
    • 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 Collingwood
  • 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 Collingwood ...

We found nine communities that share the name Collingwood.

There is one other community in Indiana which is also named Collingwood.

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

  • Communities Located In Indiana ...
    • DeKalb 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 Indiana community of Collingwood [DeKalb County].
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Lee County
      • This Collingwood is located in Lee County and lies 503 miles [809.5 km]<2> to the south of the Collingwood that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Collingwood.
    • Kansas
      • Osage 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 Kansas community of Collingwood [Osage County].
    • Maryland
      • Saint Mary's County
      • This Collingwood is located in Saint Mary's County and lies 508 miles [817.5 km]<2> to the east of the Collingwood that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Mary's County community of Collingwood.
    • New York
      • Chemung County
      • This Collingwood is located in Chemung County and lies 498 miles [801.5 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Collingwood that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chemung County community of Collingwood.
      • Onondaga County
      • This Collingwood is located in Onondaga County and lies 550 miles [885.1 km] to the east northeast of the Collingwood that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Onondaga County community of Collingwood.
    • Ontario
      • This Collingwood lies 431 miles [693.6 km]<2> to the northeast of the Collingwood that is located in Hamilton County.
    • Tennessee
      • Sullivan County
      • This Collingwood is located in Sullivan County and lies 308 miles [495.7 km]<2> to the southeast of the Collingwood that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sullivan County community of Collingwood.
    • Virginia
      • Fairfax County
      • This Collingwood is located in Fairfax County and lies 484 miles [778.9 km]<2> to the east of the Collingwood that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfax County community of Collingwood.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Collingwood ...

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.

  • Breakwater
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Breakwater have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breakwater
    • Breakwater is located in Hamilton County
  • Chestnut Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Hill
    • Chestnut Hill is located in Hamilton County
  • Fishers
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fishers have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fishers
    • Fishers is located in Hamilton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 97,020 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fishers <4>
  • Forest Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Ridge
    • Forest Ridge is located in Hamilton County
  • Heather Point
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heather Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heather Point
    • Heather Point is located in Hamilton County
  • Heritage Green
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Green have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Green
    • Heritage Green is located in Hamilton County
  • Heritage Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • 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 Hamilton County
  • Hickory Woods
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Woods
    • Hickory Woods is located in Hamilton County
  • Masthead
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Masthead have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Masthead
    • Masthead is located in Hamilton County
  • Pleasant View
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant View
    • Pleasant View is located in Hamilton County
  • Quaker Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quaker Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quaker Ridge
    • Quaker Ridge is located in Hamilton County
  • Sail Place
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sail Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sail Place
    • Sail Place is located in Hamilton County
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Sandstone Lakes
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandstone Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandstone Lakes
      • Sandstone Lakes is located in Hamilton County
    • Sandstone Ridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandstone Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandstone Ridge
      • Sandstone Ridge is located in Hamilton County
    • Sandstone Woods
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandstone Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandstone Woods
      • Sandstone Woods is located in Hamilton County
    • Sawgrass
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sawgrass have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sawgrass
      • Sawgrass is located in Hamilton County
    • Spyglass Hill
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spyglass Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spyglass Hill
      • Spyglass Hill is located in Hamilton County
    • Sweetbriar
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweetbriar have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweetbriar
      • Sweetbriar is located in Hamilton County
    • Thorny Ridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thorny Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thorny Ridge
      • Thorny Ridge is located in Hamilton County
    • Timber Springs
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Springs
      • Timber Springs is located in Hamilton County
    • Walnut Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Hills
      • Walnut Hills is located in Hamilton County
    • Windjammer
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windjammer have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windjammer
      • Windjammer is located in Hamilton County
    • Woods Edge
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woods Edge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woods Edge
      • Woods Edge is located in Hamilton County

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

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

  • Noblesville, which is the Seat of Hamilton County, lies just to the North.
  • Indianapolis, which is the State Capital of Indiana, lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<2> to the southwest (SW). If you could walk a straight line from Collingwood to Indianapolis, with an average speed<5> 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.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 482 miles [775.7 km] to the east (E). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take most of a day, a buggy would take 19 days and walking would take 28 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> 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).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,943 miles [11,173.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,820 miles [7,757 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Hamilton County: www.co.hamilton.in.us/

The official website for State of Indiana: https://www.in.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 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 Collingwood 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 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Collingwood) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Collingwood. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.9400, Longitude: -85.9847       In this case, the coordinates for Collingwood 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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<5>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.
<6>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 Collingwood to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 313.366 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.833 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.335 degrees.




 

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