Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Norristown, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Norristown and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Norristown
- 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 Norristown:
- 40.120807, -75.340640
- 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 Norristown
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Montgomery County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Montgomery County
- Since Norristown is near Indiana County and also Chester County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Indiana County
- eBird sighting report for Chester County
- 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 Norristown ...
We found four communities that share the name Norristown.
Within Pennsylvania, the name Norristown is unique.
Beyond Pennsylvania, we know of another four communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arkansas
- Pope County
- This Norristown is located in Pope County and lies 1,027 miles [1,652.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Norristown that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pope County community of Norristown.
- Georgia
- Emanuel County
- This Norristown is located in Emanuel County and lies 658 miles [1,058.9 km]<1> to the southwest of the Norristown that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Emanuel County community of Norristown.
- Indiana
- Shelby County
- This Norristown is located in Shelby County and lies 555 miles [893.2 km]<1> to the west of the Norristown that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shelby County community of Norristown.
- Ohio
- Carroll County
- This Norristown is located in Carroll County and lies 297 miles [478 km]<1> to the west of the Norristown that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Norristown.
- Arkansas
Curious and Interesting Names Near Norristown ...
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.
- Black Horse
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Black Horse have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Black Horse
- Black Horse is located in Montgomery County
- Candlebrook
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Candlebrook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Candlebrook
- Candlebrook is located in Montgomery County
- Cannon Run
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cannon Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cannon Run
- Cannon Run is located in Montgomery County
- Cinnamon Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cinnamon Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cinnamon Hill
- Cinnamon Hill is located in Montgomery County
- Cold Point
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cold Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cold Point
- Cold Point is located in Montgomery County
- Continental Arms
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Continental Arms have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Continental Arms
- Continental Arms is located in Montgomery County
- Crooked Lane Crossing
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crooked Lane Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crooked Lane Crossing
- Crooked Lane Crossing is located in Montgomery County
- Far-A-Field
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Far-A-Field have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Far-A-Field
- Far-A-Field is located in Montgomery County
- Five Points
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Points have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Points
- Five Points is located in Montgomery County
- Gulph Mills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gulph Mills
- Gulph Mills is located in Montgomery County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gulph Mills <3>
- Harley Corners
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harley Corners
- Harley Corners is located in Montgomery County
- Hickorytown
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickorytown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickorytown
- Hickorytown is located in Montgomery County
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- Hughes Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hughes Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hughes Park
- Hughes Park is located in Montgomery County
- Ivy Rock
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast) - King - of - Prussia
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for King - of - Prussia
- King - of - Prussia is located in Montgomery County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for King - of - Prussia <3>
- Meadow Wick
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Wick have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Wick
- Meadow Wick is located in Montgomery County
- Mermaid Estates
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mermaid Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mermaid Estates
- Mermaid Estates is located in Montgomery County
- Mews at Blue Bell
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mews at Blue Bell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mews at Blue Bell
- Mews at Blue Bell is located in Montgomery County
- Mews at Valley Forge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mews at Valley Forge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mews at Valley Forge
- Mews at Valley Forge is located in Montgomery County
- Plymouth Meeting
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plymouth Meeting have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plymouth Meeting
- Plymouth Meeting is located in Montgomery County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plymouth Meeting <3>
- Providence Crossing
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Providence Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence Crossing
- Providence Crossing is located in Montgomery County
- Prussian Woods
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prussian Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prussian Woods
- Prussian Woods is located in Montgomery County
- Rampart Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rampart Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rampart Ridge
- Rampart Ridge is located in Montgomery County
- Seven Stars
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seven Stars have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Stars
- Seven Stars is located in Montgomery County
- Springtown
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springtown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springtown
- Springtown is located in Montgomery County
- Stuarts Keep
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stuarts Keep have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stuarts Keep
- Stuarts Keep is located in Montgomery County
- Sunnyside Farms
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunnyside Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunnyside Farms
- Sunnyside Farms is located in Montgomery County
- Swedeland
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south) - Swedesburg
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swedesburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swedesburg
- Swedesburg is located in Montgomery County
- Sweet Briar
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweet Briar have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweet Briar
- Sweet Briar is located in Montgomery County
- Town Court
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Town Court have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Town Court
- Town Court is located in Montgomery County
- Townline
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast) - Trooper
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trooper have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trooper
- Trooper is located in Montgomery County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Trooper <3>
- Hughes Park
How Far From Norristown 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 Norristown to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Norristown and extending to:
- Harrisburg, which is the State Capital of Pennsylvania, lies 82 miles [132 km]<1> to the west (W). If you could drive a straight line from Norristown to Harrisburg, with an average speed<4>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 123 miles [197.9 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<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,774 miles [9,292.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,481 miles [10,430.2 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,357 miles [7,011.9 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Norristown: www.norristown.org/
The official website for Montgomery County: www.montcopa.org/
The official website for State of Pennsylvania: https://www.pa.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | 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 from Point A (ie- Norristown) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Norristown. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.1208, Longitude: -75.3406 |
| <2> | 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. |
| <3> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <4> | 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. |
| <5> | 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 Norristown to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 306.793 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.386 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 303.499 degrees. |