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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 Jamison, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Jamison 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 Jamison:
    • 40.254830, -75.089337
    • 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 Jamison
  • 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 Jamison ...

We found ten communities that share the name Jamison.

There are three communities within Pennsylvania that are also named Jamison.

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

  • Communities Located In Pennsylvania ...
    • Fayette 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 Jamison [Fayette County].
    • Forest County
      • This Jamison is located in Forest County and lies 243 miles [391.1 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Jamison that is located in Bucks County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Forest County community of Jamison.
    • Potter County
      • This Jamison is located in Potter County and lies 172 miles [276.8 km]<2> to the northwest of the Jamison that is located in Bucks County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Potter County community of Jamison.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • California
      • Plumas 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 California community of Jamison [Plumas County].
    • Iowa
      • Clarke County
      • This Jamison is located in Clarke County and lies 975 miles [1,569.1 km]<2> to the west of the Jamison that is located in Bucks County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clarke County community of Jamison.
    • Kentucky
      • Carter 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 Kentucky community of Jamison [Carter County].
    • Nebraska
      • Keya Paha County
      • This Jamison is located in Keya Paha County and lies 1,259 miles [2,026.2 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Jamison that is located in Bucks County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Keya Paha County community of Jamison.
    • New York
      • Erie 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 New York community of Jamison [Erie County].
    • South Carolina
      • Orangeburg County
      • This Jamison is located in Orangeburg County and lies 558 miles [898 km]<2> to the southwest of the Jamison that is located in Bucks County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orangeburg County community of Jamison.
    • Virginia
      • Rockingham 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 Virginia community of Jamison [Rockingham County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Jamison ...

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.

  • Breadysville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Breadysville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breadysville
    • Breadysville is located in Bucks County
  • Casey Village
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Casey Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Casey Village
    • Casey Village is located in Bucks County
  • Castle Valley
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castle Valley
    • Castle Valley is located in Bucks County
  • Edison
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edison have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edison
    • Edison is located in Bucks County
  • Forest Grove
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Furlong
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Furlong have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Furlong
    • Furlong is located in Bucks County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Furlong <5>
  • Hartsville
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartsville
    • Hartsville is located in Bucks County
  • Ivybrook Ridge
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ivybrook Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ivybrook Ridge
    • Ivybrook Ridge is located in Bucks County
  • Ivygreene Run
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ivygreene Run have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ivygreene Run
    • Ivygreene Run is located in Bucks County
  • Ivyland
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ivyland have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ivyland
    • Ivyland is located in Bucks County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 935 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ivyland <5>
  • Johnsville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Johnsville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnsville
    • Johnsville is located in Bucks County
  • Lacey Park
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lacey Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lacey Park
    • Lacey Park is located in Bucks County
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Little Italy
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Italy have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Italy
      • Little Italy is located in Bucks County
    • Mechanics Valley
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mechanics Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mechanics Valley
      • Mechanics Valley is located in Bucks County
    • Meetinghouse Village
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meetinghouse Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meetinghouse Village
      • Meetinghouse Village is located in Montgomery County
    • Mill Run
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mill Run have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mill Run
      • Mill Run is located in Montgomery County
    • Mozart
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mozart have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mozart
      • Mozart is located in Bucks County
    • Pools Corner
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pools Corner
      • Pools Corner is located in Bucks County
    • Rushland
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rushland have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rushland
      • Rushland is located in Bucks County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rushland <5>
    • Spring Valley
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • 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 Bucks County
    • Tradesville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tradesville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tradesville
      • Tradesville is located in Bucks County

How Far From Jamison to ...

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

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

  • Doylestown, which is the Seat of Bucks County, lies just to the North Northwest.
  • Harrisburg, which is the State Capital of Pennsylvania, lies 94 miles [151.3 km]<2> to the west (W). If you could drive a straight line from Jamison to Harrisburg, 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 most of three days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 139 miles [223.7 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving would take less than three hours, a buggy would take 6 days and walking would take 8 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,758 miles [9,266.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,465 miles [10,404.4 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,341 miles [6,986.2 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<10>

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

The official website for Bucks County: www.buckscounty.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 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 Jamison 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 from Point A (ie- Jamison) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Jamison. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.2548, Longitude: -75.0893       In this case, the coordinates for Jamison 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 Jamison, 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 Jamison 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 306.632 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.224 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 303.334 degrees.









 

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