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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 Edgemont, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Edgemont 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 Edgemont:
    • 40.285746, -76.851665
    • 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 Edgemont
  • 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 Edgemont ...

We found 29 communities that share the name Edgemont.

There are two communities within Pennsylvania that are also named Edgemont.

Beyond Pennsylvania, we know of another 27 communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Located In Pennsylvania ...
    • Delaware County
      • This Edgemont is located in Delaware County and lies 77 miles [123.9 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Edgemont that is located in Dauphin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Delaware County community of Edgemont.
    • Northampton County
      • This Edgemont is located in Northampton County and lies 76 miles [122.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Edgemont that is located in Dauphin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Northampton County community of Edgemont.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Jefferson County
      • This Edgemont is located in Jefferson County and lies 723 miles [1,163.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the Edgemont that is located in Dauphin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Edgemont.
      • Lauderdale County
      • This Edgemont is located in Lauderdale County and lies 700 miles [1,126.5 km] to the west southwest of the Edgemont that is located in Dauphin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lauderdale County community of Edgemont.
      • Madison County
      • This Edgemont is located in Madison County and lies 654 miles [1,052.5 km] to the west southwest of the Edgemont that is located in Dauphin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Edgemont.
    • Arkansas
      • Cleburne County
      • This Edgemont is located in Cleburne County and lies 894 miles [1,438.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Edgemont that is located in Dauphin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cleburne County community of Edgemont.
    • California
      • Lassen County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Edgemont [Lassen County].
      • Riverside County
      • This Edgemont is located in Riverside County and lies 2,249 miles [3,619.4 km]<1> to the west of the Edgemont that is located in Dauphin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Riverside County community of Edgemont.
    • Colorado
      • Jefferson County
      • This Edgemont is located in Jefferson County and lies 1,489 miles [2,396.3 km]<1> to the west of the Edgemont that is located in Dauphin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Edgemont.
    • Illinois
      • Saint Clair County
      • This Edgemont is located in Saint Clair County and lies 713 miles [1,147.5 km]<1> to the west of the Edgemont that is located in Dauphin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Clair County community of Edgemont.
    • Maryland
      • Frederick County
      • This Edgemont is located in Frederick County and lies 68 miles [109.4 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Edgemont that is located in Dauphin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Edgemont.
      • Washington County
      • This Edgemont is located in Washington County and lies 55 miles [88.5 km] to the southwest of the Edgemont that is located in Dauphin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Edgemont.
    • Mississippi
      • Lee County
      • This Edgemont is located in Lee County and lies 772 miles [1,242.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Edgemont that is located in Dauphin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Edgemont.
    • Nevada
      • Elko County
      • This community is historic<2> and although located in Elko County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Elko County community of Edgemont.
    • New Hampshire
      • Merrimack County
      • This Edgemont is located in Merrimack County and lies 324 miles [521.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Edgemont that is located in Dauphin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Merrimack County community of Edgemont.
    • New York
      • Westchester County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New York community of Edgemont [Westchester County].
    • North Carolina
      • Caldwell County
      • This Edgemont is located in Caldwell County and lies 398 miles [640.5 km]<1> to the southwest of the Edgemont that is located in Dauphin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caldwell County community of Edgemont.
    • Ohio
      • Hamilton County
      • This Edgemont is located in Hamilton County and lies 410 miles [659.8 km]<1> to the west of the Edgemont that is located in Dauphin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Edgemont.
      • Montgomery County
      • This Edgemont is located in Montgomery County and lies 390 miles [627.6 km] to the west of the Edgemont that is located in Dauphin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Edgemont.
    • South Dakota
      • Fall River County
      • This Edgemont is located in Fall River County and lies 1,398 miles [2,249.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Edgemont that is located in Dauphin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fall River County community of Edgemont.
    • Tennessee
      • Cocke County
      • This Edgemont is located in Cocke County and lies 458 miles [737.1 km]<1> to the southwest of the Edgemont that is located in Dauphin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cocke County community of Edgemont.
      • Sullivan County
      • This Edgemont is located in Sullivan County and lies 385 miles [619.6 km] to the southwest of the Edgemont that is located in Dauphin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sullivan County community of Edgemont.
    • Utah
      • Salt Lake County
      • This Edgemont is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,827 miles [2,940.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Edgemont that is located in Dauphin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Edgemont.
      • Utah County
      • This Edgemont is located in Utah County and lies 1,821 miles [2,930.6 km] to the west northwest of the Edgemont that is located in Dauphin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Utah County community of Edgemont.
      • Weber County
      • This Edgemont is located in Weber County and lies 1,823 miles [2,933.8 km] to the west northwest of the Edgemont that is located in Dauphin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Weber County community of Edgemont.
    • Virginia
      • Covington City
      • This Edgemont is located in Covington City and lies 242 miles [389.5 km]<1> to the southwest of the Edgemont that is located in Dauphin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Covington City community of Edgemont.
    • Washington
      • Kittitas County
      • This Edgemont is located in Kittitas County and lies 2,198 miles [3,537.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Edgemont that is located in Dauphin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kittitas County community of Edgemont.
    • West Virginia
      • Cabell County
      • This Edgemont is located in Cabell County and lies 320 miles [515 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Edgemont that is located in Dauphin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cabell County community of Edgemont.
      • Marion County
      • This Edgemont is located in Marion County and lies 184 miles [296.1 km] to the west southwest of the Edgemont that is located in Dauphin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Edgemont.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Edgemont ...

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.

  • Chartwood
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chartwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chartwood
    • Chartwood is located in Dauphin County
  • Fort Couch
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Couch have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Couch
    • Fort Couch is located in Cumberland County
  • Fox Chase
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Chase have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Chase
    • Fox Chase is located in Dauphin County
  • Harrisburg
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Haven Croft
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haven Croft have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haven Croft
    • Haven Croft is located in Dauphin County
  • Hillside Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillside Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillside Village
    • Hillside Village is located in Dauphin County
  • Jackson Lick
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jackson Lick have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jackson Lick
    • Jackson Lick is located in Dauphin County
  • Kent Gardens
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kent Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kent Gardens
    • Kent Gardens is located in Dauphin County
  • Lakeview Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Heights
    • Lakeview Heights is located in Dauphin County
  • Locust Lane Gardens
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust Lane Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Lane Gardens
    • Locust Lane Gardens is located in Dauphin County
  • Pleasant Hills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hills
    • Pleasant Hills is located in Dauphin County
  • Poplar Gardens
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplar Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Gardens
    • Poplar Gardens is located in Dauphin County
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Progress
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Progress have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Progress
      • Progress is located in Dauphin County
    • Ridgeview
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridgeview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgeview
      • Ridgeview is located in Dauphin County
    • Rustic Hills
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rustic Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rustic Hills
      • Rustic Hills is located in Dauphin County
    • Spring Valley
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Valley
      • Spring Valley is located in Dauphin County
    • Twin Lakes
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Lakes
      • Twin Lakes is located in Dauphin County
    • Twin Lakes Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Lakes Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Lakes Park
      • Twin Lakes Park is located in Dauphin County

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

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

  • Harrisburg, which is the Seat of Dauphin County, lies just to the West.
  • Harrisburg, which is the State Capital of Pennsylvania, lies just to the west (W).
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 96 miles [154.5 km]<1> to the south (S). If you could drive a straight line from Edgemont to White House, with an average speed<6>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 6 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take three full days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,831 miles [9,384.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,541 miles [10,526.7 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,417 miles [7,108.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Edgemont) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Edgemont. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.2857, Longitude: -76.8517    
<2>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 Edgemont, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<3>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 Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird 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 Edgemont 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.
<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 Edgemont 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 307.682 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.419 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.087 degrees.