Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Springtown, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Springtown and the surrounding area.

• Weather ...
  • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
  • The National Weather Service forecast for Springtown

• 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 Springtown:
  • 41.112861, -76.851629
  • 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 Springtown

• 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 Northumberland County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
  • eBird sighting report for Northumberland County
  • Since Springtown is near Union County and also Lycoming County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Union County
  • eBird sighting report for Lycoming 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 Springtown ...

We found seventeen communities that share the name Springtown.

There are four communities within Pennsylvania that are also named Springtown.

Beyond Pennsylvania, we know of another thirteen communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these thirteen communities, sixteen are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

• Communities Located In Pennsylvania ...
  • Bucks County
    • This Springtown is located in Bucks County and lies 90 miles [144.8 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Springtown that is located in Northumberland County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bucks County community of Springtown.
  • Franklin County
    • This Springtown is located in Franklin County and lies 87 miles [140 km]<1> to the southwest of the Springtown that is located in Northumberland County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Springtown.
  • Luzerne County
    • This Springtown is located in Luzerne County and lies 44 miles [70.8 km]<1> to the east of the Springtown that is located in Northumberland County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Luzerne County community of Springtown.
  • Montgomery County
    • This Springtown is located in Montgomery County and lies 104 miles [167.4 km]<1> to the southeast of the Springtown that is located in Northumberland County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Springtown.

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • Arkansas
    • Benton County
    • This Springtown is located in Benton County and lies 1,002 miles [1,612.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Springtown that is located in Northumberland County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Benton County community of Springtown.
  • Indiana
    • Hendricks County
    • This Springtown is located in Hendricks County and lies 521 miles [838.5 km]<1> to the west of the Springtown that is located in Northumberland County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hendricks County community of Springtown.
  • Missouri
    • Washington County
    • This Springtown is located in Washington County and lies 771 miles [1,240.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Springtown that is located in Northumberland County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Springtown.
  • Montana
    • Granite County
    • This Springtown is located in Granite County and lies 1,835 miles [2,953.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Springtown that is located in Northumberland County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Granite County community of Springtown.
  • New Jersey
    • Cumberland County
    • This Springtown is located in Cumberland County and lies 142 miles [228.5 km]<1> to the southeast of the Springtown that is located in Northumberland County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Springtown.
    • Morris County
    • This Springtown is located in Morris County and lies 109 miles [175.4 km] to the east of the Springtown that is located in Northumberland County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morris County community of Springtown.
    • Warren County
    • This Springtown is located in Warren County and lies 94 miles [151.3 km] to the east southeast of the Springtown that is located in Northumberland County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Springtown.
  • New York
    • Ulster County
    • This Springtown is located in Ulster County and lies 150 miles [241.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Springtown that is located in Northumberland County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ulster County community of Springtown.
  • Ontario
    • This Springtown lies 292 miles [469.9 km]<1> to the north of the Springtown that is located in Northumberland County.
  • South Carolina
    • Bamberg County
    • This Springtown is located in Bamberg County and lies 593 miles [954.3 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Springtown that is located in Northumberland County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bamberg County community of Springtown.
    • Colleton County
    • This Springtown is located in Colleton County and lies 591 miles [951.1 km] to the south southwest of the Springtown that is located in Northumberland County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Colleton County community of Springtown.
  • Texas
    • Hamilton County
    • This Springtown is located in Hamilton County and lies 1,343 miles [2,161.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Springtown that is located in Northumberland County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Springtown.
    • Parker County
    • This Springtown is located in Parker County and lies 1,274 miles [2,050.3 km] to the west southwest of the Springtown that is located in Northumberland County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Parker County community of Springtown.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Springtown ...

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.

• California
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for California have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for California
  • California is located in Montour County
• Delaware Run
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Delaware Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delaware Run
  • Delaware Run is located in Northumberland County
• Five Points
  (4 miles [6.4 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 Northumberland County
• Fritz ‑ Historic
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fritz have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fritz
  • Fritz is located in Lycoming County
• Kelly Crossroads
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kelly Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kelly Crossroads
  • Kelly Crossroads is located in Union County
• Limestoneville
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Limestoneville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Limestoneville
  • Limestoneville is located in Montour 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.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Hill
  • Maple Hill is located in Lycoming County
• Old Furnace
  (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Furnace have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Furnace
  • Old Furnace is located in Union 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.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Garden
  • Spring Garden is located in Union County
• Turbotville
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turbotville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turbotville
  • Turbotville is located in Northumberland County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 662 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Turbotville <3>
• Warrior Run
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warrior Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warrior Run
  • Warrior Run is located in Northumberland County

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

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

• Sunbury, which is the Seat of Northumberland County, lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<1> to the south. If you could walk a straight line from Springtown to Sunbury, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take five to six hours.
• Harrisburg, which is the State Capital of Pennsylvania, lies 57 miles [91.7 km] to the south (S). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take over two days and walking would take most of three days.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 153 miles [246.2 km] to the south (S). Driving would take less than three hours, a buggy would take 6 days and walking would take 9 days.
• The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,796 miles [9,327.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,510 miles [10,476.8 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,385 miles [7,057 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>

Off-the-Road Links ...

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

The official website for Northumberland County: www.northumberlandco.org/

The official website for State of Pennsylvania: https://www.pa.gov/