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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 Riverton, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Riverton 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 Riverton:
    • 40.009735, -75.012037
    • 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 Riverton
  • 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 Riverton ...

We found 40 communities that share the name Riverton.

Within New Jersey, the name Riverton is unique.

Beyond New Jersey, we know of another 40 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 40 communities, 37 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Colbert County
      • This Riverton is located in Colbert County and lies 797 miles [1,282.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Riverton that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Colbert County community of Riverton.
    • Arkansas
      • Riverton #
      • This community is historichttp://www.waymarking.com/wm/search.aspx?f=1&lat=40.009735&lon=-75.012037&t=6 and we have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for Riverton.
    • California
      • El Dorado County
      • This Riverton is located in El Dorado County and lies 2,399 miles [3,860.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Riverton that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the El Dorado County community of Riverton.
    • Connecticut
      • Litchfield County
      • This Riverton is located in Litchfield County and lies 170 miles [273.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Riverton that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Litchfield County community of Riverton.
    • Illinois
      • Sangamon County
      • This Riverton is located in Sangamon County and lies 768 miles [1,236 km]<1> to the west of the Riverton that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sangamon County community of Riverton.
    • Indiana
      • Sullivan County
      • This Riverton is located in Sullivan County and lies 671 miles [1,079.9 km]<1> to the west of the Riverton that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sullivan County community of Riverton.
    • Iowa
      • Fremont County
      • This Riverton is located in Fremont County and lies 1,080 miles [1,738.1 km]<1> to the west of the Riverton that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fremont County community of Riverton.
    • Kansas
      • Cherokee County
      • This Riverton is located in Cherokee County and lies 1,080 miles [1,738.1 km]<1> to the west of the Riverton that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of Riverton.
      • Reno 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 Riverton [Reno County].
    • Kentucky
      • Greenup 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 Kentucky community of Riverton [Greenup County].
    • Louisiana
      • Caldwell Parish
      • This Riverton is located in Caldwell Parish and lies 1,093 miles [1,759 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Riverton that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caldwell Parish community of Riverton.
    • Maine
      • Cumberland County
      • This Riverton is located in Cumberland County and lies 350 miles [563.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Riverton that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Riverton.
    • Manitoba
      • This Riverton lies 1,298 miles [2,088.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Riverton that is located in Burlington County.
    • Maryland
      • Dorchester County
      • This Riverton is located in Dorchester County and lies 118 miles [189.9 km]<1> to the southwest of the Riverton that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dorchester County community of Riverton.
      • Wicomico County
      • This Riverton is located in Wicomico County and lies 110 miles [177 km] to the south southwest of the Riverton that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wicomico County community of Riverton.
    • Michigan
      • Mason County
      • This Riverton is located in Mason County and lies 640 miles [1,030 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Riverton that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mason County community of Riverton.
    • Minnesota
      • Crow Wing County
      • This Riverton is located in Crow Wing County and lies 1,052 miles [1,693 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Riverton that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Crow Wing County community of Riverton.
    • Mississippi
      • Bolivar 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 Mississippi community of Riverton [Bolivar County].
      • Coahoma County
      • This Riverton is located in Coahoma County and lies 944 miles [1,519.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Riverton that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coahoma County community of Riverton.
    • Missouri
      • Buchanan County
      • Although located in Buchanan County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Buchanan County community of Riverton.
      • Lafayette County
      • Although located in Lafayette County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lafayette County community of Riverton.
      • Oregon County
      • This Riverton is located in Oregon County and lies 905 miles [1,456.5 km]<1> to the west of the Riverton that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oregon County community of Riverton.
    • Nebraska
      • Franklin County
      • This Riverton is located in Franklin County and lies 1,251 miles [2,013.3 km]<1> to the west of the Riverton that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Riverton.
    • New Hampshire
      • Coos County
      • This Riverton is located in Coos County and lies 354 miles [569.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Riverton that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coos County community of Riverton.
    • North Carolina
      • Pitt 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 North Carolina community of Riverton [Pitt County].
    • Nova Scotia
      • This Riverton lies 731 miles [1,176.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Riverton that is located in Burlington County.
    • Ohio
      • Jackson 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 Ohio community of Riverton [Jackson County].
    • Oregon
      • Coos County
      • This Riverton is located in Coos County and lies 2,516 miles [4,049.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Riverton that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coos County community of Riverton.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Allegheny County
      • This Riverton is located in Allegheny County and lies 255 miles [410.4 km]<1> to the west of the Riverton that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegheny County community of Riverton.
      • Cumberland 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 Riverton [Cumberland County].
      • Northampton County
      • This Riverton is located in Northampton County and lies 56 miles [90.1 km] to the north of the Riverton that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Northampton County community of Riverton.
    • Prince Edward Island
      • This Riverton lies 756 miles [1,216.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Riverton that is located in Burlington County.
    • Tennessee
      • Fentress County
      • This Riverton is located in Fentress County and lies 598 miles [962.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Riverton that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fentress County community of Riverton.
    • Texas
      • Reeves County
      • This Riverton is located in Reeves County and lies 1,698 miles [2,732.7 km]<1> to the west of the Riverton that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Reeves County community of Riverton.
    • Utah
      • Salt Lake County
      • This Riverton is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,931 miles [3,107.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Riverton that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Riverton.
    • Vermont
      • Washington 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 Vermont community of Riverton [Washington County].
    • Virginia
      • Warren County
      • This Riverton is located in Warren County and lies 185 miles [297.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Riverton that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Riverton.
    • Washington
      • King County
      • This Riverton is located in King County and lies 2,375 miles [3,822.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Riverton that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the King County community of Riverton.
    • West Virginia
      • Pendleton County
      • This Riverton is located in Pendleton County and lies 251 miles [403.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Riverton that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pendleton County community of Riverton.
    • Wyoming
      • Fremont County
      • This Riverton is located in Fremont County and lies 1,726 miles [2,777.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Riverton that is located in Burlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fremont County community of Riverton.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Riverton ...

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.

  • Blue Grass
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blue Grass have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Grass
    • Blue Grass is located in Philadelphia County (PA)
  • Bridesburg
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bridesburg have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridesburg
    • Bridesburg is located in Philadelphia County (PA)
  • Cinnaminson
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Delaware Gardens
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Delaware Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delaware Gardens
    • Delaware Gardens is located in Camden County
  • Fork Landing
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fork Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fork Landing
    • Fork Landing is located in Burlington County
  • Harrisburg
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harrisburg have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrisburg
    • Harrisburg is located in Philadelphia County (PA)
  • Iron Rock
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iron Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iron Rock
    • Iron Rock is located in Camden County
  • Ivywood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ivywood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ivywood
    • Ivywood is located in Burlington County
  • Jordantown
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jordantown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jordantown
    • Jordantown is located in Camden County
  • Lawn Crest
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawn Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawn Crest
    • Lawn Crest is located in Philadelphia County (PA)
  • Maple Shade
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • Meadowbrook
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowbrook
    • Meadowbrook is located in Camden County
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Pennypack
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pennypack have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pennypack
      • Pennypack is located in Philadelphia County (PA)
    • Pennypack Woods
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Pheasant Run
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pheasant Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pheasant Run
      • Pheasant Run is located in Burlington County
    • Riverside Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverside Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverside Park
      • Riverside Park is located in Burlington County
    • Sharper
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sharper have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sharper
      • Sharper is located in Burlington County
    • Skin Corner
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skin Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skin Corner
      • Skin Corner is located in Burlington County
    • Summerdale
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerdale
      • Summerdale is located in Philadelphia County (PA)
    • Union Landing
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Landing
      • Union Landing is located in Burlington County
    • Volunteertown
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Volunteertown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Volunteertown
      • Volunteertown is located in Philadelphia County (PA)

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

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

  • Mount Holly, which is the Seat of Burlington County, lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the east. If you could walk a straight line from Riverton to Mount Holly, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
  • Trenton, which is the State Capital of New Jersey, lies 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast (NE). The buggy would take 6 hours and walking would take just over a day.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 132 miles [212.4 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than three hours, a buggy would take 6 days and walking would take 8 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,765 miles [9,277.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,470 miles [10,412.5 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,347 miles [6,995.8 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>

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 from Point A (ie- Riverton) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Riverton. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.0097, Longitude: -75.0120    
<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 Riverton 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>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 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.
<5>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 Riverton to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 306.609 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.159 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 303.405 degrees.