Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Pleasant Acres, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Pleasant Acres and the surrounding area.

• Weather ...
  • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
  • The National Weather Service forecast for Pleasant Acres

• 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 Pleasant Acres:
  • 39.891151, -86.102764
  • 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 Pleasant Acres

• 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 Marion County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
  • eBird sighting report for Marion County
  • Since Pleasant Acres is near Hamilton County and also Boone County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Hamilton County
  • eBird sighting report for Boone 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 Pleasant Acres ...

We found twelve communities that share the name Pleasant Acres.

There is one other community in Indiana which is also named Pleasant Acres.

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

• Communities Located In Indiana ...
  • Hancock County
    • This Pleasant Acres is located in Hancock County and lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Pleasant Acres that is located in Marion County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hancock County community of Pleasant Acres.

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • Alabama
    • Jefferson County
    • This Pleasant Acres is located in Jefferson County and lies 445 miles [716.2 km]<1> to the south of the Pleasant Acres that is located in Marion County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Pleasant Acres.
    • Madison County
    • This Pleasant Acres is located in Madison County and lies 351 miles [564.9 km] to the south of the Pleasant Acres that is located in Marion County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Pleasant Acres.
  • Connecticut
    • Fairfield County
    • This Pleasant Acres is located in Fairfield County and lies 670 miles [1,078.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Pleasant Acres that is located in Marion County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfield County community of Pleasant Acres.
  • Georgia
    • Clayton County
    • This Pleasant Acres is located in Clayton County and lies 442 miles [711.3 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Pleasant Acres that is located in Marion County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clayton County community of Pleasant Acres.
    • Cobb County
    • This Pleasant Acres is located in Cobb County and lies 429 miles [690.4 km] to the south of the Pleasant Acres that is located in Marion County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cobb County community of Pleasant Acres.
    • Gwinnett County
    • This Pleasant Acres is located in Gwinnett County and lies 426 miles [685.6 km] to the south southeast of the Pleasant Acres that is located in Marion County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gwinnett County community of Pleasant Acres.
  • Maryland
    • Carroll County
    • This Pleasant Acres is located in Carroll County and lies 488 miles [785.4 km]<1> to the east of the Pleasant Acres that is located in Marion County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Pleasant Acres.
    • Wicomico County
    • This Pleasant Acres is located in Wicomico County and lies 574 miles [923.8 km] to the east of the Pleasant Acres that is located in Marion County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wicomico County community of Pleasant Acres.
  • Mississippi
    • Oktibbeha County
    • This Pleasant Acres is located in Oktibbeha County and lies 469 miles [754.8 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Pleasant Acres that is located in Marion County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oktibbeha County community of Pleasant Acres.
  • North Carolina
    • Cumberland County
    • This Pleasant Acres is located in Cumberland County and lies 513 miles [825.6 km]<1> to the southeast of the Pleasant Acres that is located in Marion County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Pleasant Acres.
  • Utah
    • Weber County
    • This Pleasant Acres is located in Weber County and lies 1,355 miles [2,180.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Pleasant Acres that is located in Marion County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Weber County community of Pleasant Acres.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Pleasant Acres ...

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.

• Cedar Cove
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Cove
  • Cedar Cove is located in Hamilton County
• Chesterton
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chesterton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chesterton
  • Chesterton is located in Hamilton County
• Crows Nest
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crows Nest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crows Nest
  • Crows Nest is located in Marion County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 75 people
• Delaware Trails
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Delaware Trails have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delaware Trails
  • Delaware Trails is located in Marion County
• Echo Crest
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Echo Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Echo Crest
  • Echo Crest is located in Hamilton County
• Harvard Park
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harvard Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvard Park
  • Harvard Park is located in Hamilton County
• Home Place
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Home Place have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Home Place
  • Home Place is located in Hamilton County
• Ivy Hills
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ivy Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ivy Hills
  • Ivy Hills is located in Marion County
• Mayflower Meadows
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mayflower Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayflower Meadows
  • Mayflower Meadows is located in Marion County
• Meridian Hills
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meridian Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meridian Hills
  • Meridian Hills is located in Marion County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,718 people
• North Crows Nest
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Crows Nest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Crows Nest
  • North Crows Nest is located in Marion County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 47 people
• Orchard Park
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Park
  • Orchard Park is located in Hamilton County
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  • Ravenswood
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ravenswood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ravenswood
    • Ravenswood is located in Marion County
  • Rocky Ripple
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Ripple have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Ripple
    • Rocky Ripple is located in Marion County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 653 people
  • Round Up
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Round Up have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round Up
    • Round Up is located in Hamilton County
  • Spring Hollow
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Hollow
    • Spring Hollow is located in Marion County
  • Spring Mill Woods
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Mill Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Mill Woods
    • Spring Mill Woods is located in Marion County
  • Trails End
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trails End have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trails End
    • Trails End is located in Hamilton County
  • White Horse Rapids
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Horse Rapids have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Horse Rapids
    • White Horse Rapids is located in Hamilton County
  • Williams Creek
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williams Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williams Creek
    • Williams Creek is located in Marion County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 429 people

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

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

• Indianapolis, which is the Seat of Marion County, lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<1> to the south southwest. If you could walk a straight line from Pleasant Acres to Indianapolis, with an average speed<3> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
• Indianapolis, which is the State Capital of Indiana, lies 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south southwest (SSW). The buggy would take a little over three hours and walking would take four to five hours.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 488 miles [785.4 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<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,220 miles [10,010.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,950 miles [11,184.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,827 miles [7,768.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

Off-the-Road Links ...

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The official website for State of Indiana: https://www.in.gov