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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 Silver Creek, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Silver Creek 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 Silver Creek:
    • 40.732867, -76.133272
    • 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 Silver Creek
  • 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 Silver Creek ...

We found 31 communities that share the name Silver Creek.

Within Pennsylvania, the name Silver Creek is unique.

Beyond Pennsylvania, we know of another 31 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 31 communities, 27 are located in the United States and five are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Mobile 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 Alabama community of Silver Creek [Mobile County].
    • Arizona
      • Navajo County
      • This Silver Creek is located in Navajo County and lies 1,890 miles [3,041.7 km]<2> to the west of the Silver Creek that is located in Schuylkill County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Navajo County community of Silver Creek.
    • Arkansas
      • Pulaski County
      • This Silver Creek is located in Pulaski County and lies 966 miles [1,554.6 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Silver Creek that is located in Schuylkill County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pulaski County community of Silver Creek.
    • British Columbia
      • We haven't found the location of this community yet.
    • 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 Silver Creek [Plumas County].
    • Colorado
      • Clear Creek 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 Colorado community of Silver Creek [Clear Creek County].
    • Georgia
      • Floyd County
      • This Silver Creek is located in Floyd County and lies 670 miles [1,078.3 km]<2> to the southwest of the Silver Creek that is located in Schuylkill County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Floyd County community of Silver Creek.
    • Illinois
      • Calhoun 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 Illinois community of Silver Creek [Calhoun County].
    • Iowa
      • Delaware 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 Iowa community of Silver Creek [Delaware County].
    • Kansas
      • Chase 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 Kansas community of Silver Creek [Chase County].
    • Kentucky
      • Madison County
      • This Silver Creek is located in Madison County and lies 488 miles [785.4 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Silver Creek that is located in Schuylkill County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Silver Creek.
    • Manitoba
      • We haven't found the location of this community yet.
    • Michigan
      • Allegan 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 Michigan community of Silver Creek [Allegan County].
      • Kalamazoo 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 Michigan community of Silver Creek [Kalamazoo County].
      • Tuscola 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 Michigan community of Silver Creek [Tuscola County].
    • Minnesota
      • Lake County
      • This Silver Creek is located in Lake County and lies 884 miles [1,422.7 km]<2> to the northwest of the Silver Creek that is located in Schuylkill County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lake County community of Silver Creek.
      • Wright County
      • This Silver Creek is located in Wright County and lies 952 miles [1,532.1 km] to the west northwest of the Silver Creek that is located in Schuylkill County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wright County community of Silver Creek.
    • Mississippi
      • Lawrence County
      • This Silver Creek is located in Lawrence County and lies 995 miles [1,601.3 km]<2> to the southwest of the Silver Creek that is located in Schuylkill County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Silver Creek.
    • Missouri
      • Newton County
      • This Silver Creek is located in Newton County and lies 1,015 miles [1,633.5 km]<2> to the west of the Silver Creek that is located in Schuylkill County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newton County community of Silver Creek.
    • Nebraska
      • Merrick County
      • This Silver Creek is located in Merrick County and lies 1,119 miles [1,800.9 km]<2> to the west of the Silver Creek that is located in Schuylkill County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Merrick County community of Silver Creek.
    • Nevada
      • Lander County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Lander County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lander County community of Silver Creek.
    • New York
      • Chautauqua County
      • This Silver Creek is located in Chautauqua County and lies 200 miles [321.9 km]<2> to the northwest of the Silver Creek that is located in Schuylkill County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chautauqua County community of Silver Creek.
    • Ohio
      • Greene County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Greene County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Silver Creek.
      • Hardin County
      • This Silver Creek is located in Hardin County and lies 395 miles [635.7 km]<2> to the west of the Silver Creek that is located in Schuylkill County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hardin County community of Silver Creek.
      • Medina County
      • This community is historic and although located in Medina County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Medina County community of Silver Creek.
    • Ontario
      • This Silver Creek lies 282 miles [453.8 km]<2> to the northwest of the Silver Creek that is located in Schuylkill County.
    • Quebec
      • This Silver Creek lies 339 miles [545.6 km]<2> to the north of the Silver Creek that is located in Schuylkill County.
    • Tennessee
      • Marshall County
      • This Silver Creek is located in Marshall County and lies 685 miles [1,102.4 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Silver Creek that is located in Schuylkill County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marshall County community of Silver Creek.
    • Texas
      • Burnet 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 Texas community of Silver Creek [Burnet County].
    • Washington
      • Lewis County
      • This Silver Creek is located in Lewis County and lies 2,321 miles [3,735.3 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Silver Creek that is located in Schuylkill County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lewis County community of Silver Creek.
    • Wisconsin
      • Sheboygan County
      • This Silver Creek is located in Sheboygan County and lies 638 miles [1,026.8 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Silver Creek that is located in Schuylkill County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sheboygan County community of Silver Creek.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Silver Creek ...

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.

  • Bear Run Junction
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bear Run Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bear Run Junction
    • Bear Run Junction is located in Schuylkill County
  • Boston Run
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boston Run have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boston Run
    • Boston Run is located in Schuylkill County
  • Coal Castle
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coal Castle have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coal Castle
    • Coal Castle is located in Schuylkill County
  • Craigs
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Craigs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Craigs
    • Craigs is located in Schuylkill County
  • Dark Water
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dark Water have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dark Water
    • Dark Water is located in Schuylkill County
  • Ellen Gowan
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ellen Gowan have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellen Gowan
    • Ellen Gowan is located in Schuylkill County
  • Frackville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Frackville Junction
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frackville Junction
    • Frackville Junction is located in Schuylkill County
  • Frisbie
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frisbie have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frisbie
    • Frisbie is located in Schuylkill County
  • Hills Terrace
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hills Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hills Terrace
    • Hills Terrace is located in Schuylkill County
  • Locust Valley
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Valley
    • Locust Valley is located in Schuylkill County
  • Lorraine
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lorraine have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lorraine
    • Lorraine is located in Schuylkill County
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Maizeville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maizeville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maizeville
      • Maizeville is located in Schuylkill County
    • Maple Hill
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Hill
      • Maple Hill is located in Schuylkill County
    • Marlin
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marlin have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marlin
      • Marlin is located in Schuylkill County
    • Mary-D
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mary-D have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mary-D
      • Mary-D is located in Schuylkill County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mary-D <5>
    • Mechanicsville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • New Philadelphia
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Pottsville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Seltzer
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seltzer
      • Seltzer is located in Schuylkill County
    • Shoemakers
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shoemakers have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shoemakers
      • Shoemakers is located in Schuylkill County
    • Turkey Run
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turkey Run have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turkey Run
      • Turkey Run is located in Schuylkill County
    • Vulcan
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vulcan have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vulcan
      • Vulcan is located in Schuylkill County
    • Willow Lake
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Lake
      • Willow Lake is located in Schuylkill County

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

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

  • Pottsville, which is the Seat of Schuylkill County, lies just to the Southwest.
  • Harrisburg, which is the State Capital of Pennsylvania, lies 50 miles [80.5 km]<2> to the southwest (SW). If you could walk a straight line from Silver Creek to Harrisburg, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of three days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of two days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 135 miles [217.3 km] to the south southwest (SSW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, 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 5,782 miles [9,305.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,493 miles [10,449.5 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,369 miles [7,031.2 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<10>

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

The official website for Schuylkill County: www.co.schuylkill.pa.us/

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 Silver Creek 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 '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- Silver Creek) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Silver Creek. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.7329, Longitude: -76.1333       In this case, the coordinates for Silver Creek 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 Silver Creek, 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 Silver Creek 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 307.213 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.958 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 303.587 degrees.




 

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