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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 Unity, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Unity 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 Unity:
    • 40.491626, -79.777781
    • 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 Unity
  • 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 Unity ...

We found 36 communities that share the name Unity.

Within Pennsylvania, the name Unity is unique.

Beyond Pennsylvania, we know of another 36 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 36 communities, 35 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Coosa County
      • This Unity is located in Coosa County and lies 631 miles [1,015.5 km]<1> to the southwest of the Unity that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coosa County community of Unity.
      • Cullman 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 Alabama community of Unity [Cullman County].
      • Tuscaloosa 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 Alabama community of Unity [Tuscaloosa County].
    • Arkansas
      • Ashley County
      • This Unity is located in Ashley County and lies 839 miles [1,350.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Unity that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ashley County community of Unity.
      • Greene County
      • This Unity is located in Greene County and lies 654 miles [1,052.5 km] to the west southwest of the Unity that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Unity.
      • Howard County
      • This Unity is located in Howard County and lies 895 miles [1,440.4 km] to the west southwest of the Unity that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Unity.
    • Georgia
      • Franklin County
      • This Unity is located in Franklin County and lies 464 miles [746.7 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Unity that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Unity.
      • Harris 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 Georgia community of Unity [Harris County].
      • Heard County
      • This Unity is located in Heard County and lies 573 miles [922.2 km] to the south southwest of the Unity that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Heard County community of Unity.
    • Idaho
      • Cassia County
      • This Unity is located in Cassia County and lies 1,750 miles [2,816.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Unity that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cassia County community of Unity.
    • Illinois
      • Alexander County
      • This Unity is located in Alexander County and lies 560 miles [901.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Unity that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alexander County community of Unity.
    • Kentucky
      • Boyd 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 Unity [Boyd County].
    • Maine
      • Waldo County
      • This Unity is located in Waldo County and lies 601 miles [967.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Unity that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Waldo County community of Unity.
    • Maryland
      • Montgomery County
      • This Unity is located in Montgomery County and lies 168 miles [270.4 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Unity that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Unity.
    • Mississippi
      • Attala 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 Mississippi community of Unity [Attala County].
      • Lee County
      • This Unity is located in Lee County and lies 639 miles [1,028.4 km]<1> to the southwest of the Unity that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Unity.
    • Missouri
      • Jackson 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 Missouri community of Unity [Jackson County].
      • Scotland County
      • This Unity is located in Scotland County and lies 655 miles [1,054.1 km]<1> to the west of the Unity that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scotland County community of Unity.
    • Montana
      • Meagher 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 Montana community of Unity [Meagher County].
    • New Hampshire
      • Sullivan County
      • This Unity is located in Sullivan County and lies 431 miles [693.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Unity that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sullivan County community of Unity.
    • North Carolina
      • Mecklenburg 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 Unity [Mecklenburg County].
      • Rowan 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 North Carolina community of Unity [Rowan County].
    • Ohio
      • Adams County
      • This Unity is located in Adams County and lies 227 miles [365.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Unity that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Adams County community of Unity.
      • Columbiana County
      • This Unity is located in Columbiana County and lies 48 miles [77.2 km] to the west northwest of the Unity that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbiana County community of Unity.
    • Oklahoma
      • Texas County
      • This Unity is located in Texas County and lies 1,207 miles [1,942.5 km]<1> to the west of the Unity that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Texas County community of Unity.
    • Oregon
      • Baker County
      • This Unity is located in Baker County and lies 1,957 miles [3,149.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Unity that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baker County community of Unity.
      • Lane County
      • This Unity is located in Lane County and lies 2,186 miles [3,518 km] to the west northwest of the Unity that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lane County community of Unity.
    • Saskatchewan
      • This Unity lies 1,606 miles [2,584.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the Unity that is located in Allegheny County.
    • South Carolina
      • Lancaster County
      • This Unity is located in Lancaster County and lies 396 miles [637.3 km]<1> to the south of the Unity that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lancaster County community of Unity.
    • Tennessee
      • Decatur County
      • This Unity is located in Decatur County and lies 575 miles [925.4 km]<1> to the southwest of the Unity that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Decatur County community of Unity.
      • Overton County
      • This Unity is located in Overton County and lies 408 miles [656.6 km] to the southwest of the Unity that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Overton County community of Unity.
      • Weakley 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 Tennessee community of Unity [Weakley County].
    • Texas
      • Lamar County
      • This Unity is located in Lamar County and lies 992 miles [1,596.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Unity that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lamar County community of Unity.
      • Wilson 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 Texas community of Unity [Wilson County].
    • Virginia
      • Southampton County
      • This Unity is located in Southampton County and lies 297 miles [478 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Unity that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Southampton County community of Unity.
    • Wisconsin
      • Marathon County
      • This Unity is located in Marathon County and lies 613 miles [986.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Unity that is located in Allegheny County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marathon County community of Unity.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Unity ...

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.

  • Barking
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barking have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barking
    • Barking is located in Allegheny County
  • Center
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Center have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Center
    • Center is located in Allegheny County
  • Crescent Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crescent Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crescent Hills
    • Crescent Hills is located in Allegheny County
  • Leechburg
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leechburg
    • Leechburg is located in Allegheny County
  • Milltown
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milltown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milltown
    • Milltown is located in Allegheny County
  • New Texas
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Texas
    • New Texas is located in Allegheny County
  • Peter Mans Corner
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peter Mans Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peter Mans Corner
    • Peter Mans Corner is located in Allegheny County
  • Plum
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plum have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plum
    • Plum is located in Allegheny County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 26,993 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plum <5>
  • Regency Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Regency Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Regency Park
    • Regency Park is located in Allegheny County
  • Unity Junction
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Unity Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unity Junction
    • Unity Junction is located in Allegheny County
  • Universal
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Universal
    • Universal is located in Allegheny County

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

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

  • Pittsburgh, which is the Seat of Allegheny County, lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the west southwest. If you could walk a straight line from Unity to Pittsburgh, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
  • Harrisburg, which is the State Capital of Pennsylvania, lies 153 miles [246.2 km] to the east (E). 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 9 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 182 miles [292.9 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 5,942 miles [9,562.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,660 miles [10,718.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,536 miles [7,300 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Unity. 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 State 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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Unity) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Unity. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.4916, Longitude: -79.7778    
<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 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 Unity 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>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 Unity, 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 Unity 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 309.45 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.455 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 305.307 degrees.









 

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