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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 Morningside, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Morningside 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 Morningside:
    • 40.485914, -79.926528
    • 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 Morningside
  • 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 Morningside ...

We found 26 communities that share the name Morningside.

Within Pennsylvania, the name Morningside is unique.

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 one is in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Jefferson County
      • This Morningside is located in Jefferson County and lies 601 miles [967.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Morningside that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Morningside.
      • Tallapoosa County
      • This Morningside is located in Tallapoosa County and lies 616 miles [991.4 km] to the southwest of the Morningside that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tallapoosa County community of Morningside.
    • Alberta
      • This Morningside lies 1,783 miles [2,869.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Morningside that is located in Allegheny County.
    • Connecticut
      • New Haven County
      • This Morningside is located in New Haven County and lies 364 miles [585.8 km]<1> to the east of the Morningside that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Haven County community of Morningside.
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Morningside is located in Hillsborough County and lies 879 miles [1,414.6 km]<1> to the south of the Morningside that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Morningside.
    • Georgia
      • Bibb County
      • This Morningside is located in Bibb County and lies 564 miles [907.7 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Morningside that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bibb County community of Morningside.
      • Dougherty County
      • This Morningside is located in Dougherty County and lies 659 miles [1,060.6 km] to the south southwest of the Morningside that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dougherty County community of Morningside.
      • Floyd County
      • This Morningside is located in Floyd County and lies 520 miles [836.9 km] to the southwest of the Morningside that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Floyd County community of Morningside.
      • Fulton County
      • This Morningside is located in Fulton County and lies 522 miles [840.1 km] to the south southwest of the Morningside that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of Morningside.
      • Muscogee County
      • This Morningside is located in Muscogee County and lies 614 miles [988.1 km] to the south southwest of the Morningside that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muscogee County community of Morningside.
    • Indiana
      • Delaware County
      • This Morningside is located in Delaware County and lies 286 miles [460.3 km]<1> to the west of the Morningside that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Delaware County community of Morningside.
    • Iowa
      • Woodbury County
      • This Morningside is located in Woodbury County and lies 859 miles [1,382.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Morningside that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Woodbury County community of Morningside.
    • Louisiana
      • Caddo Parish
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Louisiana community of Morningside [Caddo Parish].
    • Maryland
      • Frederick County
      • This Morningside is located in Frederick County and lies 144 miles [231.7 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Morningside that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Morningside.
      • Prince George's County
      • This Morningside is located in Prince George's County and lies 197 miles [317 km] to the southeast of the Morningside that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Morningside.
    • Minnesota
      • Hennepin County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Minnesota community of Morningside [Hennepin County].
    • New York
      • New York County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New York community of Morningside [New York County].
    • Ohio
      • Washington County
      • This Morningside is located in Washington County and lies 108 miles [173.8 km]<1> to the southwest of the Morningside that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Morningside.
    • Oregon
      • Marion County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Oregon community of Morningside [Marion County].
    • South Carolina
      • Greenville County
      • This Morningside is located in Greenville County and lies 408 miles [656.6 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Morningside that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenville County community of Morningside.
    • South Dakota
      • Beadle County
      • This Morningside is located in Beadle County and lies 966 miles [1,554.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Morningside that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Beadle County community of Morningside.
    • Tennessee
      • McMinn County
      • This Morningside is located in McMinn County and lies 430 miles [692 km]<1> to the southwest of the Morningside that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the McMinn County community of Morningside.
    • Virginia
      • Norfolk City
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Morningside [Norfolk City].
      • Prince William County
      • This Morningside is located in Prince William County and lies 181 miles [291.3 km]<1> to the southeast of the Morningside that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince William County community of Morningside.
      • Roanoke City
      • This Morningside is located in Roanoke City and lies 222 miles [357.3 km] to the south of the Morningside that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke City community of Morningside.
    • Washington
      • King County
      • This Morningside is located in King County and lies 2,131 miles [3,429.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Morningside that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the King County community of Morningside.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Morningside ...

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.

  • Cherry City
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry City
    • Cherry City is located in Allegheny County
  • City View
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for City View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for City View
    • City View is located in Allegheny County
  • Elfinwild
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Elfinwild. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elfinwild
    • Elfinwild is located in Allegheny County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Elfinwild
    • From Morningside to Elfinwild
  • Evergreen
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen
    • Evergreen is located in Allegheny County
  • Fineview
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fineview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fineview
    • Fineview is located in Allegheny County
  • Fox Chapel
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Chapel have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Chapel
    • Fox Chapel is located in Allegheny County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,056 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fox Chapel <5>
  • Frick Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frick Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frick Park
    • Frick Park is located in Allegheny County
  • Friendship
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendship have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendship
    • Friendship is located in Allegheny County
  • Greenfield
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenfield have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenfield
    • Greenfield is located in Allegheny County
  • Highland
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland
    • Highland is located in Allegheny County
  • Homewood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homewood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homewood
    • Homewood is located in Allegheny County
  • Ivory Avenue
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ivory Avenue
    • Ivory Avenue is located in Allegheny County
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Lincoln Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Park
      • Lincoln Park is located in Allegheny County
    • Nadine
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Nadine. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nadine
      • Nadine is located in Allegheny County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Nadine
      • From Morningside to Nadine
    • Regent Square
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Regent Square have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Regent Square
      • Regent Square is located in Allegheny County
    • Rosedale
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosedale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosedale
      • Rosedale is located in Allegheny County
    • Sandy Creek
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Creek
      • Sandy Creek is located in Allegheny County
    • Shadyside
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shadyside have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadyside
      • Shadyside is located in Allegheny County
    • Spring Garden
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Garden
      • Spring Garden is located in Allegheny County
    • Squirrel Hill
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Squirrel Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Squirrel Hill
      • Squirrel Hill is located in Allegheny County
    • Summer Hill
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summer Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summer Hill
      • Summer Hill is located in Allegheny County
    • Swissvale
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)

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

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

  • Pittsburgh, which is the Seat of Allegheny County, lies just to the Southwest.
  • Harrisburg, which is the State Capital of Pennsylvania, lies 160 miles [257.5 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Morningside to Harrisburg, with an average speed<6>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 9 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 7 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 188 miles [302.6 km] to the southeast (SE). Driving would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 8 days and walking would take 11 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,949 miles [9,574 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,667 miles [10,729.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,542 miles [7,309.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Morningside. 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>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a '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- Morningside) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Morningside. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.4859, Longitude: -79.9265    
<2>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 Morningside 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.
<3>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.
<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>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 Morningside 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 309.542 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.559 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 305.376 degrees.




 

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