Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Center, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Center and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Center
- 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 Center:
- 40.477568, -79.758936
- 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 Center
- 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 Allegheny County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Allegheny County
- Since Center is near Westmoreland County and also Armstrong County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Westmoreland County
- eBird sighting report for Armstrong 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 Center ...
We found 57 communities that share the name Center.
There are two communities within Pennsylvania that are also named Center.
Beyond Pennsylvania, we know of another 55 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Pennsylvania ...
- Juniata County
- Perry County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Georgia
- Bartow County
- This Center is located in Bartow County and lies 512 miles [824 km]<2> to the southwest of the Center that is located in Allegheny County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bartow County community of Center.
- Decatur 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 Georgia community of Center [Decatur County].
- Jackson County
- This Center is located in Jackson County and lies 486 miles [782.1 km] to the south southwest of the Center that is located in Allegheny County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Center.
- Toombs County
- This Center is located in Toombs County and lies 594 miles [956 km] to the south southwest of the Center that is located in Allegheny County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Toombs County community of Center.
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Howard County
- This Center is located in Howard County and lies 331 miles [532.7 km]<2> to the west of the Center that is located in Allegheny County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Center.
- Jay County
- This Center is located in Jay County and lies 279 miles [449 km] to the west of the Center that is located in Allegheny County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jay County community of Center.
- Warrick County
- This Center is located in Warrick County and lies 438 miles [704.9 km] to the west southwest of the Center that is located in Allegheny County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warrick County community of Center.
- Kansas
- Chautauqua 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 Center [Chautauqua County].
- Cherokee 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 Center [Cherokee County].
- Crawford 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 Center [Crawford County].
- Leavenworth 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 Center [Leavenworth County].
- Pratt 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 Center [Pratt County].
- Stafford 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 Center [Stafford County].
- Woodson 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 Center [Woodson County].
- Kentucky
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Middlesex 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 Massachusetts community of Center [Middlesex County].
- Plymouth 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 Massachusetts community of Center [Plymouth County].
- Mississippi
- Attala County
- This Center is located in Attala County and lies 745 miles [1,199 km]<2> to the southwest of the Center that is located in Allegheny County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Attala County community of Center.
- Hancock 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 Mississippi community of Center [Hancock County].
- Neshoba 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 Mississippi community of Center [Neshoba County].
- Union County
- This Center is located in Union County and lies 651 miles [1,047.7 km] to the southwest of the Center that is located in Allegheny County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Center.
- Webster County
- This Center is located in Webster County and lies 711 miles [1,144.2 km] to the southwest of the Center that is located in Allegheny County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Webster County community of Center.
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- Davie County
- This Center is located in Davie County and lies 318 miles [511.8 km]<2> to the south of the Center that is located in Allegheny County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davie County community of Center.
- Guilford 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 North Carolina community of Center [Guilford County].
- Yadkin County
- This Center is located in Yadkin County and lies 303 miles [487.6 km] to the south of the Center that is located in Allegheny County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yadkin County community of Center.
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Guernsey County
- This Center is located in Guernsey County and lies 97 miles [156.1 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Center that is located in Allegheny County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Guernsey County community of Center.
- Jefferson County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Jefferson County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Center.
- Lawrence 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 Ohio community of Center [Lawrence County].
- Montgomery 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 Ohio community of Center [Montgomery County].
- Noble County
- This community is historic and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Center [Noble County].
- Seneca County
- This Center is located in Seneca County and lies 183 miles [294.5 km] to the west northwest of the Center that is located in Allegheny County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Seneca County community of Center.
- Oklahoma
- Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma community of Center [Oklahoma County].
- Pontotoc County
- This Center is located in Pontotoc County and lies 1,009 miles [1,623.8 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Center that is located in Allegheny County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pontotoc County community of Center.
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Crockett 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 Tennessee community of Center [Crockett County].
- Henry 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 Tennessee community of Center [Henry County].
- Lawrence County
- This Center is located in Lawrence County and lies 548 miles [881.9 km]<2> to the southwest of the Center that is located in Allegheny County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Center.
- Monroe 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 Tennessee community of Center [Monroe County].
- Texas
- Fisher County
- This Center is located in Fisher County and lies 1,261 miles [2,029.4 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Center that is located in Allegheny County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fisher County community of Center.
- Limestone County
- This Center is located in Limestone County and lies 1,115 miles [1,794.4 km] to the west southwest of the Center that is located in Allegheny County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Limestone County community of Center.
- Shelby County
- This Center is located in Shelby County and lies 1,000 miles [1,609.3 km] to the west southwest of the Center that is located in Allegheny County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shelby County community of Center.
- Washington
- West Virginia
Curious and Interesting Names Near Center ...
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.
- Crescent Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crescent Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crescent Hills
- Crescent Hills is located in Allegheny County
- Garden City
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden City
- Garden City is located in Allegheny County
- Holiday Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Park
- Holiday Park is located in Allegheny County
- Leak Run
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest) - Leechburg
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leechburg
- Leechburg is located in Allegheny County
- Milltown
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - New Texas
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Texas
- New Texas is located in Allegheny County
- Peter Mans Corner
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peter Mans Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peter Mans Corner
- Peter Mans Corner is located in Allegheny County
- Plum
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plum have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plum
- Plum is located in Allegheny County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 26,993 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plum <5>
- Regency Park
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Regency Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Regency Park
- Regency Park is located in Allegheny County
- Shadow Shuttle
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shadow Shuttle have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadow Shuttle
- Shadow Shuttle is located in Allegheny County
- Unity
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unity
- Unity is located in Allegheny County
- Unity Junction
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Unity Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unity Junction
- Unity Junction is located in Allegheny County
- Universal
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Universal
- Universal is located in Allegheny County
How Far From Center 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 Center to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Center and extending to:
- Pittsburgh, which is the Seat of Allegheny County, lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<2> to the west. If you could walk a straight line from Center to Pittsburgh, with an average speed<6> 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.
- Harrisburg, which is the State Capital of Pennsylvania, lies 151 miles [243 km] to the east (E). 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 9 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 181 miles [291.3 km] to the southeast (SE). Driving would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 7 days and walking would take 11 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,942 miles [9,562.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,660 miles [10,718.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,535 miles [7,298.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Center. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Allegheny County: www.county.allegheny.pa.us/
The official website for Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: https://www.pa.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 Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's 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 Center 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 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Center) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Center. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.4776, Longitude: -79.7589 In this case, the coordinates for Center have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <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 Center, 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 Center 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 309.439 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.441 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 305.304 degrees. |