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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 Harrisville, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Harrisville 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 Harrisville:
    • 39.661507, -74.521819
    • 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 Harrisville
  • 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 Harrisville ...

We found 23 communities that share the name Harrisville.

Within New Jersey, the name Harrisville is unique.

Beyond New Jersey, we know of another 23 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 23 communities, 22 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Etowah County
      • This Harrisville is located in Etowah County and lies 753 miles [1,211.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Harrisville that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Etowah County community of Harrisville.
    • Connecticut
      • Windham County
      • This Harrisville is located in Windham County and lies 206 miles [331.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Harrisville that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Windham County community of Harrisville.
    • Illinois
      • Winnebago County
      • This Harrisville is located in Winnebago County and lies 775 miles [1,247.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Harrisville that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Winnebago County community of Harrisville.
    • Indiana
      • Randolph County
      • This Harrisville is located in Randolph County and lies 549 miles [883.5 km]<1> to the west of the Harrisville that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Randolph County community of Harrisville.
    • Maryland
      • Carroll County
      • This Harrisville is located in Carroll County and lies 140 miles [225.3 km]<1> to the west of the Harrisville that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Harrisville.
      • Cecil County
      • This Harrisville is located in Cecil County and lies 82 miles [132 km] to the west of the Harrisville that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cecil County community of Harrisville.
      • Dorchester County
      • This Harrisville is located in Dorchester County and lies 121 miles [194.7 km] to the southwest of the Harrisville that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dorchester County community of Harrisville.
    • Massachusetts
      • Worcester County
      • This Harrisville is located in Worcester County and lies 245 miles [394.3 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Harrisville that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Worcester County community of Harrisville.
    • Michigan
      • Alcona County
      • This Harrisville is located in Alcona County and lies 565 miles [909.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Harrisville that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alcona County community of Harrisville.
    • Mississippi
      • Simpson County
      • This Harrisville is located in Simpson County and lies 1,017 miles [1,636.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Harrisville that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Simpson County community of Harrisville.
    • New Brunswick
      • This Harrisville lies 665 miles [1,070.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Harrisville that is located in Burlington County.
    • New Hampshire
      • Cheshire County
      • This Harrisville is located in Cheshire County and lies 259 miles [416.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Harrisville that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cheshire County community of Harrisville.
    • New York
      • Chenango County
      • This Harrisville is located in Chenango County and lies 214 miles [344.4 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Harrisville that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chenango County community of Harrisville.
      • Lewis County
      • This Harrisville is located in Lewis County and lies 312 miles [502.1 km] to the north of the Harrisville that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lewis County community of Harrisville.
    • North Carolina
      • Montgomery County
      • This Harrisville is located in Montgomery County and lies 422 miles [679.1 km]<1> to the southwest of the Harrisville that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Harrisville.
    • Ohio
      • Harrison County
      • This Harrisville is located in Harrison County and lies 338 miles [544 km]<1> to the west of the Harrisville that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Harrisville.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Butler County
      • This Harrisville is located in Butler County and lies 305 miles [490.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Harrisville that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Butler County community of Harrisville.
    • Rhode Island
      • Providence County
      • This Harrisville is located in Providence County and lies 217 miles [349.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Harrisville that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Providence County community of Harrisville.
    • Utah
      • Weber County
      • This Harrisville is located in Weber County and lies 1,955 miles [3,146.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Harrisville that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Weber County community of Harrisville.
    • Vermont
      • Windham County
      • This Harrisville is located in Windham County and lies 236 miles [379.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Harrisville that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Windham County community of Harrisville.
    • Virginia
      • Shenandoah County
      • This Harrisville is located in Shenandoah County and lies 216 miles [347.6 km]<1> to the west of the Harrisville that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shenandoah County community of Harrisville.
    • West Virginia
      • Ritchie County
      • This Harrisville is located in Ritchie County and lies 349 miles [561.7 km]<1> to the west of the Harrisville that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ritchie County community of Harrisville.
    • Wisconsin
      • Marquette County
      • This Harrisville is located in Marquette County and lies 818 miles [1,316.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Harrisville that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marquette County community of Harrisville.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Harrisville ...

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.

  • Bulltown
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bulltown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bulltown
    • Bulltown is located in Burlington County
  • Charcoal Landing
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Charcoal Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charcoal Landing
    • Charcoal Landing is located in Burlington County
  • Green Bank
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Bank have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Bank
    • Green Bank is located in Burlington County
  • Herman
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Herman have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herman
    • Herman is located in Burlington County
  • Jenkins
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jenkins have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jenkins
    • Jenkins is located in Burlington County
  • Leektown
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leektown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leektown
    • Leektown is located in Burlington County
  • Martha
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martha have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martha
    • Martha is located in Burlington County
  • Maxwell
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maxwell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maxwell
    • Maxwell is located in Burlington County
  • Merrygold
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Merrygold have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Merrygold
    • Merrygold is located in Burlington County
  • Wading River
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wading River
    • Wading River is located in Burlington County

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

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

  • Mount Holly, which is the Seat of Burlington County, lies 26 miles [41.8 km]<1> to the north northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Harrisville to Mount Holly, with an average speed<3> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just about two full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just over a day.
  • Trenton, which is the State Capital of New Jersey, lies 40 miles [64.4 km] to the north northwest (NNW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take just about two full days and walking would take over two days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 144 miles [231.7 km] to the west southwest (WSW). Driving would take less than three hours, a buggy would take 6 days and walking would take 9 days.
  • The shortest distance<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,758 miles [9,266.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,461 miles [10,398 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<6>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,339 miles [6,982.9 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>

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

The official website for Burlington County: www.co.burlington.nj.us/

The official website for State of New Jersey: https://www.state.nj.us/

Footnotes ...

<1>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 drawn from Point A (ie- Harrisville) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Harrisville. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.6615, Longitude: -74.5218       In this case, the coordinates for Harrisville 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 Harrisville 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 306.352 degrees.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 301.814 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 303.346 degrees.









 

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