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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 Eagle, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Eagle 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 Eagle:
    • 40.077881, -75.687709
    • 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 Eagle
  • 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 Eagle ...

We found 28 communities that share the name Eagle.

There is one other community in Pennsylvania which is also named Eagle.

Beyond Pennsylvania, we know of another 26 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 26 communities, 25 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.

In addition to the above occurrences of Eagle, we know of another community located outside of the United States and Canada.

  • Communities Located In Pennsylvania ...
    • Warren 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 Pennsylvania community of Eagle [Warren County].
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Walker 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 Alabama community of Eagle [Walker County].
      • Winston County
      • This Eagle is located in Winston County and lies 752 miles [1,210.2 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Eagle that is located in Chester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Winston County community of Eagle.
    • Alaska
      • This Eagle lies 3,048 miles [4,905.3 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Eagle that is located in Chester County.
    • Colorado
      • Eagle County
      • This Eagle is located in Eagle County and lies 1,642 miles [2,642.5 km]<2> to the west of the Eagle that is located in Chester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Eagle County community of Eagle.
    • Idaho
      • Ada County
      • This Eagle is located in Ada County and lies 2,084 miles [3,353.9 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Eagle that is located in Chester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ada County community of Eagle.
      • Shoshone County
      • This Eagle is located in Shoshone County and lies 2,045 miles [3,291.1 km] to the west northwest of the Eagle that is located in Chester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shoshone County community of Eagle.
    • Illinois
      • Saline County
      • This Eagle is located in Saline County and lies 702 miles [1,129.8 km]<2> to the west of the Eagle that is located in Chester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saline County community of Eagle.
    • Indiana
      • Sullivan 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 Indiana community of Eagle [Sullivan County].
    • Kansas
      • Barber County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Barber County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Barber County community of Eagle.
      • Cherokee 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 Eagle [Cherokee County].
    • Michigan
      • Clinton County
      • This Eagle is located in Clinton County and lies 507 miles [815.9 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Eagle that is located in Chester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clinton County community of Eagle.
    • Mississippi
      • Alcorn 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 Eagle [Alcorn County].
    • Montana
      • Carbon 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 Montana community of Eagle [Carbon County].
    • Nebraska
      • Cass County
      • This Eagle is located in Cass County and lies 1,088 miles [1,751 km]<2> to the west of the Eagle that is located in Chester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cass County community of Eagle.
      • Holt County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Holt County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Holt County community of Eagle.
    • New Jersey
      • Burlington County
      • This Eagle is located in Burlington County and lies 63 miles [101.4 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Eagle that is located in Chester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Burlington County community of Eagle.
    • New York
      • Wyoming County
      • This Eagle is located in Wyoming County and lies 217 miles [349.2 km]<2> to the northwest of the Eagle that is located in Chester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wyoming County community of Eagle.
    • North Carolina
      • Iredell 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 Eagle [Iredell County].
    • Ohio
      • Vinton 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 Eagle [Vinton County].
    • Ontario
      • This Eagle lies 349 miles [561.7 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Eagle that is located in Chester County.
    • Quebec
      • This Eagle lies 415 miles [667.9 km]<2> to the north of the Eagle that is located in Chester County.
    • South Dakota
      • Brule County
      • This Eagle is located in Brule County and lies 1,223 miles [1,968.2 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Eagle that is located in Chester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brule County community of Eagle.
    • Tennessee
      • 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 Tennessee community of Eagle [Lawrence County].
    • Virginia
      • Wythe 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 Virginia community of Eagle [Wythe County].
    • West Virginia
      • Fayette County
      • This Eagle is located in Fayette County and lies 328 miles [527.9 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Eagle that is located in Chester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Eagle.
    • Wisconsin
      • Waukesha County
      • This Eagle is located in Waukesha County and lies 688 miles [1,107.2 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Eagle that is located in Chester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Waukesha County community of Eagle.
  • Communities Beyond North America ...
    • England
      • Distance: 3,496 miles [5,626.3 km]<2> to the northeast

Curious and Interesting Names Near Eagle ...

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.

  • Birchrunville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birchrunville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birchrunville
    • Birchrunville is located in Chester County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Birchrunville <5>
  • Bucktown
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bucktown
    • Bucktown is located in Chester County
  • Chester Springs
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Corner Ketch
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corner Ketch have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corner Ketch
    • Corner Ketch is located in Chester County
  • Coventryville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coventryville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coventryville
    • Coventryville is located in Chester County
  • Fisherville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fisherville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fisherville
    • Fisherville is located in Chester County
  • Gallagherville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gallagherville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gallagherville
    • Gallagherville is located in Chester County
  • Grove
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove
    • Grove is located in Chester County
  • Hallman
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hallman have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hallman
    • Hallman is located in Chester County
  • Harmony Hill
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony Hill
    • Harmony Hill is located in Chester County
  • Lionville
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lionville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lionville
    • Lionville is located in Chester County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lionville <5>
  • Little Washington
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Washington have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Washington
    • Little Washington is located in Chester County
  • Continue List   (5 more) ...
    • Ludwigs Corner
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ludwigs Corner
      • Ludwigs Corner is located in Chester County
    • Merlin
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Merlin have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Merlin
      • Merlin is located in Chester County
    • Pikeland
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pikeland have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pikeland
      • Pikeland is located in Chester County
    • Planebrook
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Planebrook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Planebrook
      • Planebrook is located in Chester County
    • Ship Road
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ship Road have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ship Road
      • Ship Road is located in Chester County

How Far From Eagle to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Eagle to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • West Chester, which is the Seat of Chester County, lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<2> to the south southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Eagle to West Chester, with an average speed<6> 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.
  • Harrisburg, which is the State Capital of Pennsylvania, lies 64 miles [103 km] to the west northwest (WNW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take about three full days and walking would take most of three days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 108 miles [173.8 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving would take about two hours, a buggy would take 5 days and walking would take 7 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,791 miles [9,319.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,498 miles [10,457.5 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,374 miles [7,039.3 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<10>

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

The official website for Chester County: www.chesco.org/

The official website for State 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 Eagle 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 '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- Eagle) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Eagle. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.0779, Longitude: -75.6877       In this case, the coordinates for Eagle 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 Eagle, 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 Eagle 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 307.003 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.617 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 303.666 degrees.









 

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