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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 Ogden, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Ogden 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 Ogden:
    • 39.829835, -75.456307
    • 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 Ogden
  • 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 Ogden ...

We found 28 communities that share the name Ogden.

Within Pennsylvania, the name Ogden is unique.

Beyond Pennsylvania, we know of another 28 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 28 communities, 25 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arkansas
      • Little River County
      • This Ogden is located in Little River County and lies 1,112 miles [1,789.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Ogden that is located in Delaware County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Little River County community of Ogden.
    • British Columbia
      • This Ogden lies 2,375 miles [3,822.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the Ogden that is located in Delaware County.
    • Florida
      • Columbia 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 Florida community of Ogden [Columbia County].
    • Illinois
      • Champaign County
      • This Ogden is located in Champaign County and lies 661 miles [1,063.8 km]<1> to the west of the Ogden that is located in Delaware County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Champaign County community of Ogden.
    • Indiana
      • Henry County
      • This Ogden is located in Henry County and lies 530 miles [853 km]<1> to the west of the Ogden that is located in Delaware County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henry County community of Ogden.
    • Iowa
      • Boone County
      • This Ogden is located in Boone County and lies 978 miles [1,573.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Ogden that is located in Delaware County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Boone County community of Ogden.
    • Kansas
      • Riley County
      • This Ogden is located in Riley County and lies 1,131 miles [1,820.2 km]<1> to the west of the Ogden that is located in Delaware County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Riley County community of Ogden.
    • Kentucky
      • Ballard 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 Kentucky community of Ogden [Ballard County].
    • Michigan
      • Arenac 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 Michigan community of Ogden [Arenac County].
      • Lenawee County
      • This Ogden is located in Lenawee County and lies 465 miles [748.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Ogden that is located in Delaware County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lenawee County community of Ogden.
    • Missouri
      • New Madrid County
      • This Ogden is located in New Madrid County and lies 792 miles [1,274.6 km]<1> to the west of the Ogden that is located in Delaware County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Madrid County community of Ogden.
    • New Jersey
      • Gloucester County
      • This Ogden is located in Gloucester County and lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<1> to the east of the Ogden that is located in Delaware County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gloucester County community of Ogden.
      • Sussex 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 Jersey community of Ogden [Sussex County].
    • New York
      • Bronx 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 Ogden [Bronx County].
      • Monroe County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New York community of Ogden [Monroe County].
    • North Carolina
      • Clay 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 North Carolina community of Ogden [Clay County].
      • New Hanover County
      • This Ogden is located in New Hanover County and lies 405 miles [651.8 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Ogden that is located in Delaware County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Hanover County community of Ogden.
    • Nova Scotia
      • This Ogden lies 797 miles [1,282.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Ogden that is located in Delaware County.
    • Ohio
      • Clinton County
      • This Ogden is located in Clinton County and lies 450 miles [724.2 km]<1> to the west of the Ogden that is located in Delaware County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clinton County community of Ogden.
    • Quebec
      • This Ogden lies 398 miles [640.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Ogden that is located in Delaware County.
    • South Carolina
      • York County
      • This Ogden is located in York County and lies 461 miles [741.9 km]<1> to the southwest of the Ogden that is located in Delaware County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Ogden.
    • Tennessee
      • Rhea County
      • This Ogden is located in Rhea County and lies 605 miles [973.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Ogden that is located in Delaware County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rhea County community of Ogden.
    • Texas
      • Baylor County
      • This Ogden is located in Baylor County and lies 1,381 miles [2,222.5 km]<1> to the west of the Ogden that is located in Delaware County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baylor County community of Ogden.
      • Comal County
      • This Ogden is located in Comal County and lies 1,466 miles [2,359.3 km] to the west southwest of the Ogden that is located in Delaware County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Comal County community of Ogden.
      • Cottle County
      • This Ogden is located in Cottle County and lies 1,412 miles [2,272.4 km] to the west of the Ogden that is located in Delaware County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cottle County community of Ogden.
    • Utah
      • Weber County
      • This Ogden is located in Weber County and lies 1,904 miles [3,064.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Ogden that is located in Delaware County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Weber County community of Ogden.
    • West Virginia
      • Fayette County
      • This Ogden is located in Fayette County and lies 330 miles [531.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Ogden that is located in Delaware County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Ogden.
      • Wood County
      • This Ogden is located in Wood County and lies 318 miles [511.8 km] to the west of the Ogden that is located in Delaware County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wood County community of Ogden.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Ogden ...

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.

  • Birch Knoll
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birch Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birch Knoll
    • Birch Knoll is located in New Castle County (DE)
  • Booths Corner
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Booths Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Booths Corner
    • Booths Corner is located in Delaware County
  • Brandywood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brandywood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brandywood
    • Brandywood is located in New Castle County (DE)
  • Brookcroft
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brookcroft have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brookcroft
    • Brookcroft is located in Delaware County
  • Carpenter
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carpenter
    • Carpenter is located in New Castle County (DE)
  • Cedartree
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedartree have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedartree
    • Cedartree is located in New Castle County (DE)
  • Gardendale
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gardendale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gardendale
    • Gardendale is located in Delaware County
  • Greenshire
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenshire have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenshire
    • Greenshire is located in New Castle County (DE)
  • Greentree
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greentree have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greentree
    • Greentree is located in New Castle County (DE)
  • Grubbs Corner
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grubbs Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grubbs Corner
    • Grubbs Corner is located in New Castle County (DE)
  • Hiddencreek
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hiddencreek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hiddencreek
    • Hiddencreek is located in Delaware County
  • Hillendale
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillendale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillendale
    • Hillendale is located in New Castle County (DE)
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Holiday Hills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Hills
      • Holiday Hills is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • Holly Hills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Hills
      • Holly Hills is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • Indian Field
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Field have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Field
      • Indian Field is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • Kings Ridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Ridge
      • Kings Ridge is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • Log Run
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Log Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Log Run
      • Log Run is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • Longview Farms
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longview Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longview Farms
      • Longview Farms is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • Maplechase
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maplechase have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maplechase
      • Maplechase is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • Marcus Hook
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Riverview Gardens
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverview Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverview Gardens
      • Riverview Gardens is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • Scots Glen
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scots Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scots Glen
      • Scots Glen is located in Delaware County
    • Stockdale
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stockdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stockdale
      • Stockdale is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • Trainer
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trainer have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trainer
      • Trainer is located in Delaware County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,823 people
    • Twin Oaks
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Oaks
      • Twin Oaks is located in Delaware County
    • Valley Run
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Run
      • Valley Run is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • Windy Bush
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windy Bush
      • Windy Bush is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • Woodstream Gardens
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodstream Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodstream Gardens
      • Woodstream Gardens is located in New Castle County (DE)

How Far From Ogden to ...

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

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

  • Media, which is the Seat of Delaware County, lies just to the North Northeast.
  • Harrisburg, which is the State Capital of Pennsylvania, lies 81 miles [130.4 km]<1> to the west northwest (WNW). If you could drive a straight line from Ogden to Harrisburg, with an average speed<5>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 106 miles [170.6 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving would take less than two hours, a buggy would take 5 days and walking would take 6 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,791 miles [9,319.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,497 miles [10,455.9 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,373 miles [7,037.7 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>

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

The official website for Delaware County: www.co.delaware.pa.us/

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- Ogden) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Ogden. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.8298, Longitude: -75.4563       In this case, the coordinates for Ogden have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Ogden 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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<5>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.
<6>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 Ogden to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 306.887 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.446 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 303.671 degrees.









 

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