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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 Everett, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Everett 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 Everett:
    • 39.965083, -78.353903
    • 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 Everett
  • 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 Everett ...

We found 25 communities that share the name Everett.

Within Pennsylvania, the name Everett is unique.

Beyond Pennsylvania, we know of another 25 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 25 communities, 23 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arkansas
      • Cleburne County
      • This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Everett [Cleburne County].
    • Colorado
      • Lake County
      • This Everett is located in Lake County and lies 1,494 miles [2,404.4 km]<2> to the west of the Everett that is located in Bedford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lake County community of Everett.
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Everett is located in Hillsborough County and lies 861 miles [1,385.6 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Everett that is located in Bedford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Everett.
    • Georgia
      • Glynn County
      • This Everett is located in Glynn County and lies 619 miles [996.2 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Everett that is located in Bedford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Glynn County community of Everett.
      • Thomas County
      • This Everett is located in Thomas County and lies 708 miles [1,139.4 km] to the south southwest of the Everett that is located in Bedford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Thomas County community of Everett.
    • Illinois
      • Lake County
      • This Everett is located in Lake County and lies 518 miles [833.6 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Everett that is located in Bedford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lake County community of Everett.
    • Kansas
      • Woodson 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 Kansas community of Everett [Woodson County].
    • Kentucky
      • Logan County
      • This Everett is located in Logan County and lies 514 miles [827.2 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Everett that is located in Bedford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Logan County community of Everett.
    • Louisiana
      • Vernon Parish
      • This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Louisiana community of Everett [Vernon Parish].
    • Massachusetts
      • Middlesex County
      • This Everett is located in Middlesex County and lies 414 miles [666.3 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Everett that is located in Bedford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Middlesex County community of Everett.
    • Michigan
      • Menominee 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 Michigan community of Everett [Menominee County].
    • Mississippi
      • Simpson County
      • This Everett is located in Simpson County and lies 841 miles [1,353.5 km]<2> to the southwest of the Everett that is located in Bedford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Simpson County community of Everett.
    • Missouri
      • Boone County
      • This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Missouri community of Everett [Boone County].
      • Cass County
      • This Everett is located in Cass County and lies 864 miles [1,390.5 km]<2> to the west of the Everett that is located in Bedford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cass County community of Everett.
    • Nebraska
      • Dodge 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 Nebraska community of Everett [Dodge County].
    • New Brunswick
      • This Everett lies 736 miles [1,184.5 km]<2> to the northeast of the Everett that is located in Bedford County.
    • New Hampshire
      • Hillsborough County
      • This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New Hampshire community of Everett [Hillsborough County].
    • New Jersey
      • Monmouth County
      • This Everett is located in Monmouth County and lies 223 miles [358.9 km]<2> to the east of the Everett that is located in Bedford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monmouth County community of Everett.
    • North Carolina
      • Martin 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 North Carolina community of Everett [Martin County].
    • Ohio
      • Lucas County
      • This community is historic<1> and although located in Lucas County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lucas County community of Everett.
      • Summit County
      • This Everett is located in Summit County and lies 189 miles [304.2 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Everett that is located in Bedford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Summit County community of Everett.
    • Ontario
      • This Everett lies 302 miles [486 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Everett that is located in Bedford County.
    • Texas
      • Oldham County
      • This Everett is located in Oldham County and lies 1,347 miles [2,167.8 km]<2> to the west of the Everett that is located in Bedford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oldham County community of Everett.
    • Washington
      • Snohomish County
      • This Everett is located in Snohomish County and lies 2,216 miles [3,566.3 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Everett that is located in Bedford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Snohomish County community of Everett.
    • West Virginia
      • Tyler County
      • This Everett is located in Tyler County and lies 146 miles [235 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Everett that is located in Bedford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tyler County community of Everett.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Everett ...

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.

  • Charlesville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Charlesville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charlesville
    • Charlesville is located in Bedford County
  • Clearville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clearville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clearville
    • Clearville is located in Bedford County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clearville <6>
  • Cliffs ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cliffs have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cliffs
    • Cliffs is located in Bedford County
  • Crystal Spring
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Spring
    • Crystal Spring is located in Fulton County
  • Cypher
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypher have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypher
    • Cypher is located in Bedford County
  • Dutch Corner
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dutch Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dutch Corner
    • Dutch Corner is located in Bedford County
  • Emmaville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emmaville
    • Emmaville is located in Fulton County
  • Five Forks
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Forks have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Forks
    • Five Forks is located in Bedford County
  • Flickerville
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flickerville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flickerville
    • Flickerville is located in Fulton County
  • Foreman
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Foreman have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foreman
    • Foreman is located in Bedford County
  • Gapsville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gapsville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gapsville
    • Gapsville is located in Bedford County
  • Graceville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graceville
    • Graceville is located in Bedford County
  • Continue List   (4 more) ...
    • Hopewell
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hopewell have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopewell
      • Hopewell is located in Bedford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 236 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hopewell <6>
    • Mattie
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mattie have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mattie
      • Mattie is located in Bedford County
    • Old Mountain House
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Mountain House have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Mountain House
      • Old Mountain House is located in Fulton County
    • Valley-Hi
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley-Hi have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley-Hi
      • Valley-Hi is located in Fulton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 15 people

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

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

  • Bedford, which is the Seat of Bedford County, lies just to the West Northwest.
  • Harrisburg, which is the State Capital of Pennsylvania, lies 80 miles [128.7 km]<2> to the east northeast (ENE). If you could drive a straight line from Everett to Harrisburg, with an average speed<7>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 5 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of three days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 101 miles [162.5 km] to the southeast (SE). Driving would take less than two hours, a buggy would take three full days and walking would take 6 days.
  • The shortest distance<8> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,907 miles [9,506.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,620 miles [10,653.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,495 miles [7,234 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<11>

Footnotes ...

<1>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 Everett, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<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 from Point A (ie- Everett) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Everett. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.9651, Longitude: -78.3539       In this case, the coordinates for Everett have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 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 Everett 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>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<5>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.
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<7>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.
<8>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 Everett to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 308.61 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 304.422 degrees.
<11>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.871 degrees.