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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 Sheridan, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Sheridan and the surrounding area.
- 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 Sheridan:
- 37.351651, -88.198811
- 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 Sheridan
- 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 Sheridan ...
We found 44 communities that share the name Sheridan.
Within Kentucky, the name Sheridan is unique.
Beyond Kentucky, we know of another 44 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arkansas
- Grant County
- This Sheridan is located in Grant County and lies 316 miles [508.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the Sheridan that is located in Crittenden County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grant County community of Sheridan.
- California
- Placer County
- This Sheridan is located in Placer County and lies 1,794 miles [2,887.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Sheridan that is located in Crittenden County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Placer County community of Sheridan.
- Sonoma County
- This Sheridan is located in Sonoma County and lies 1,888 miles [3,038.4 km] to the west northwest of the Sheridan that is located in Crittenden County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sonoma County community of Sheridan.
- Colorado
- Arapahoe County
- This Sheridan is located in Arapahoe County and lies 921 miles [1,482.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Sheridan that is located in Crittenden County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Arapahoe County community of Sheridan.
- Florida
- Hillsborough County
- This Sheridan is located in Hillsborough County and lies 729 miles [1,173.2 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Sheridan that is located in Crittenden County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Sheridan.
- Lake 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 Florida community of Sheridan [Lake County].
- Illinois
- La Salle County
- This Sheridan is located in La Salle County and lies 289 miles [465.1 km]<1> to the north of the Sheridan that is located in Crittenden County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the La Salle County community of Sheridan.
- Indiana
- Hamilton County
- This Sheridan is located in Hamilton County and lies 219 miles [352.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Sheridan that is located in Crittenden County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Sheridan.
- LaPorte 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 Indiana community of Sheridan [LaPorte County].
- Iowa
- Poweshiek County
- This Sheridan is located in Poweshiek County and lies 387 miles [622.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Sheridan that is located in Crittenden County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Poweshiek County community of Sheridan.
- Kansas
- Greenwood County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Greenwood County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenwood County community of Sheridan.
- Sedgwick 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 Kansas community of Sheridan [Sedgwick County].
- Sheridan County
- This community is historic and although located in Sheridan County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sheridan County community of Sheridan.
- Wallace 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 Kansas community of Sheridan [Wallace County].
- Louisiana
- Washington Parish
- This Sheridan is located in Washington Parish and lies 459 miles [738.7 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Sheridan that is located in Crittenden County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington Parish community of Sheridan.
- Maine
- Aroostook County
- This Sheridan is located in Aroostook County and lies 1,196 miles [1,924.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Sheridan that is located in Crittenden County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Aroostook County community of Sheridan.
- Maryland
- Allegany 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 Maryland community of Sheridan [Allegany County].
- Michigan
- Barry 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 Michigan community of Sheridan [Barry County].
- Montcalm County
- This Sheridan is located in Montcalm County and lies 436 miles [701.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Sheridan that is located in Crittenden County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montcalm County community of Sheridan.
- Missouri
- Worth County
- This Sheridan is located in Worth County and lies 407 miles [655 km]<1> to the northwest of the Sheridan that is located in Crittenden County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Worth County community of Sheridan.
- Montana
- Madison County
- This Sheridan is located in Madison County and lies 1,356 miles [2,182.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Sheridan that is located in Crittenden County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Sheridan.
- Nebraska
- Garfield 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 Nebraska community of Sheridan [Garfield County].
- Wheeler County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Wheeler County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wheeler County community of Sheridan.
- Nevada
- Douglas County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Nevada community of Sheridan [Douglas County].
- New Mexico
- San Miguel County
- This Sheridan is located in San Miguel County and lies 954 miles [1,535.3 km]<1> to the west of the Sheridan that is located in Crittenden County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Miguel County community of Sheridan.
- New York
- Chautauqua County
- This Sheridan is located in Chautauqua County and lies 591 miles [951.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Sheridan that is located in Crittenden County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chautauqua County community of Sheridan.
- Ohio
- Lawrence County
- This Sheridan is located in Lawrence County and lies 314 miles [505.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Sheridan that is located in Crittenden County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Sheridan.
- Putnam County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Putnam County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Sheridan.
- Oklahoma
- Comanche 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 Oklahoma community of Sheridan [Comanche County].
- Kingfisher 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 Oklahoma community of Sheridan [Kingfisher County].
- Oregon
- Yamhill County
- This Sheridan is located in Yamhill County and lies 1,887 miles [3,036.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Sheridan that is located in Crittenden County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yamhill County community of Sheridan.
- Pennsylvania
- Allegheny 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 Pennsylvania community of Sheridan [Allegheny County].
- Cambria 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 Pennsylvania community of Sheridan [Cambria County].
- Lebanon County
- This Sheridan is located in Lebanon County and lies 675 miles [1,086.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Sheridan that is located in Crittenden County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lebanon County community of Sheridan.
- Schuylkill County
- This Sheridan is located in Schuylkill County and lies 662 miles [1,065.4 km] to the east northeast of the Sheridan that is located in Crittenden County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Schuylkill County community of Sheridan.
- South Carolina
- Colleton 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 South Carolina community of Sheridan [Colleton County].
- South Dakota
- Pennington County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the South Dakota community of Sheridan [Pennington County].
- Texas
- Colorado County
- This Sheridan is located in Colorado County and lies 729 miles [1,173.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Sheridan that is located in Crittenden County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Colorado County community of Sheridan.
- Houston 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 Texas community of Sheridan [Houston County].
- Utah
- Davis County
- This Sheridan is located in Davis County and lies 1,287 miles [2,071.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Sheridan that is located in Crittenden County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davis County community of Sheridan.
- Washington
- Kitsap County
- This Sheridan is located in Kitsap County and lies 1,872 miles [3,012.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Sheridan that is located in Crittenden County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kitsap County community of Sheridan.
- West Virginia
- Lincoln County
- This Sheridan is located in Lincoln County and lies 333 miles [535.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Sheridan that is located in Crittenden County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Sheridan.
- Wisconsin
- Waupaca County
- This Sheridan is located in Waupaca County and lies 489 miles [787 km]<1> to the north of the Sheridan that is located in Crittenden County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Waupaca County community of Sheridan.
- Wyoming
- Sheridan County
- This Sheridan is located in Sheridan County and lies 1,099 miles [1,768.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Sheridan that is located in Crittenden County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sheridan County community of Sheridan.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Sheridan ...
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.
- Cave in Rock Ferry
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cave in Rock Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cave in Rock Ferry
- Cave in Rock Ferry is located in Hardin County (IL)
- Cave-In-Rock
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cave-In-Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cave-In-Rock
- Cave-In-Rock is located in Hardin County (IL)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 278 people
- Cave-In-Rock has also been known as:
- Cave-In-Rock village
- Elizabethtown
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabethtown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabethtown
- Elizabethtown is located in Hardin County (IL)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 272 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elizabethtown <5>
- Frances
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frances have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frances
- Frances is located in Crittenden County
- Joy
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joy have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joy
- Joy is located in Livingston County
- Loves Corner
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loves Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loves Corner
- Loves Corner is located in Hardin County (IL)
- Marion
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marion have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marion
- Marion is located in Crittenden County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,850 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marion <5>
- Mexico
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mexico have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mexico
- Mexico is located in Crittenden County
- Mineral City ‑ Historic
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mineral City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mineral City
- Mineral City is located in Hardin County (IL)
- Peters Creek
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peters Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peters Creek
- Peters Creek is located in Hardin County (IL)
- View
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for View
- View is located in Crittenden County
How Far From Sheridan 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 Sheridan to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Sheridan and extending to:
- Marion, which is the Seat of Crittenden County, lies just to the East Southeast.
- Frankfort, which is the State Capital of Kentucky, lies 190 miles [305.8 km]<1> to the east northeast (ENE). If you could drive a straight line from Sheridan to Frankfort, with an average speed<6>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take a little over three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 11 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 8 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 615 miles [989.7 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 24 days and walking would take 35 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,423 miles [10,336.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,149 miles [11,505.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,026 miles [8,088.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Sheridan. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page. The official website for State of Kentucky: https://kentucky.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 drawn from Point A (ie- Sheridan) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Sheridan. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.3517, Longitude: -88.1988 In this case, the coordinates for Sheridan 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 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 Sheridan 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> | 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 Sheridan, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
<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 Sheridan 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 314.732 degrees. |
<9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 311.035 degrees. |
<10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.028 degrees. |
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