Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Harrisburg, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Harrisburg and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Harrisburg
- 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 Harrisburg:
- 43.430255, -96.696159
- 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 Harrisburg
- 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 Lincoln County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Lincoln County
- Since Harrisburg is near Lyon County and also Minnehaha County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Lyon County
- eBird sighting report for Minnehaha 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 Harrisburg ...
We found 44 communities that share the name Harrisburg.
Within South Dakota, the name Harrisburg is unique.
Beyond South Dakota, we know of another 44 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 44 communities, 43 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Bibb County
- This Harrisburg is located in Bibb County and lies 890 miles [1,432.3 km]<1> to the southeast of the Harrisburg that is located in Lincoln County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bibb County community of Harrisburg.
- Saint Clair County
- This Harrisburg is located in Saint Clair County and lies 880 miles [1,416.2 km] to the southeast of the Harrisburg that is located in Lincoln County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Clair County community of Harrisburg.
- Arizona
- La Paz County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in La Paz County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the La Paz County community of Harrisburg.
- Yuma County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arizona community of Harrisburg [Yuma County].
- Arkansas
- Poinsett County
- This Harrisburg is located in Poinsett County and lies 629 miles [1,012.3 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Harrisburg that is located in Lincoln County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Poinsett County community of Harrisburg.
- California
- Inyo County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Harrisburg [Inyo County].
- Colorado
- Arapahoe County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Colorado community of Harrisburg [Arapahoe County].
- Washington County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in Washington County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Harrisburg.
- Florida
- Glades County
- This Harrisburg is located in Glades County and lies 1,427 miles [2,296.5 km]<1> to the southeast of the Harrisburg that is located in Lincoln County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Glades County community of Harrisburg.
- Georgia
- Baldwin County
- This Harrisburg is located in Baldwin County and lies 1,020 miles [1,641.5 km]<1> to the southeast of the Harrisburg that is located in Lincoln County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baldwin County community of Harrisburg.
- Chattooga County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Harrisburg [Chattooga County].
- Walker County
- This Harrisburg is located in Walker County and lies 858 miles [1,380.8 km] to the southeast of the Harrisburg that is located in Lincoln County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walker County community of Harrisburg.
- Idaho
- Idaho County
- This Harrisburg is located in Idaho County and lies 963 miles [1,549.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Harrisburg that is located in Lincoln County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Idaho County community of Harrisburg.
- Illinois
- Saline County
- This Harrisburg is located in Saline County and lies 580 miles [933.4 km]<1> to the southeast of the Harrisburg that is located in Lincoln County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saline County community of Harrisburg.
- Indiana
- Fayette County
- This Harrisburg is located in Fayette County and lies 648 miles [1,042.9 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Harrisburg that is located in Lincoln County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Harrisburg.
- Iowa
- Van Buren County
- This Harrisburg is located in Van Buren County and lies 311 miles [500.5 km]<1> to the southeast of the Harrisburg that is located in Lincoln County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Van Buren County community of Harrisburg.
- Kansas
- Lyon County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Harrisburg [Lyon County].
- Ottawa 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 Kansas community of Harrisburg [Ottawa County].
- Maryland
- Kent County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Maryland community of Harrisburg [Kent County].
- Michigan
- Ottawa County
- This Harrisburg is located in Ottawa County and lies 543 miles [873.9 km]<1> to the east of the Harrisburg that is located in Lincoln County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ottawa County community of Harrisburg.
- Missouri
- Boone County
- This Harrisburg is located in Boone County and lies 368 miles [592.2 km]<1> to the southeast of the Harrisburg that is located in Lincoln County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Boone County community of Harrisburg.
- Lafayette County
- Although located in Lafayette County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lafayette County community of Harrisburg.
- Nebraska
- Banner County
- This Harrisburg is located in Banner County and lies 381 miles [613.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Harrisburg that is located in Lincoln County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Banner County community of Harrisburg.
- New Mexico
- Cibola County
- This Harrisburg is located in Cibola County and lies 816 miles [1,313.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Harrisburg that is located in Lincoln County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cibola County community of Harrisburg.
- New York
- Cattaraugus County
- This Harrisburg is located in Cattaraugus County and lies 924 miles [1,487 km]<1> to the east of the Harrisburg that is located in Lincoln County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cattaraugus County community of Harrisburg.
- Lewis County
- This Harrisburg is located in Lewis County and lies 1,051 miles [1,691.4 km] to the east of the Harrisburg that is located in Lincoln County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lewis County community of Harrisburg.
- Warren County
- This Harrisburg is located in Warren County and lies 1,131 miles [1,820.2 km] to the east of the Harrisburg that is located in Lincoln County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Harrisburg.
- North Carolina
- Cabarrus County
- This Harrisburg is located in Cabarrus County and lies 1,020 miles [1,641.5 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Harrisburg that is located in Lincoln County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cabarrus County community of Harrisburg.
- North Dakota
- Nelson County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the North Dakota community of Harrisburg [Nelson County].
- Ohio
- Franklin County
- This Harrisburg is located in Franklin County and lies 740 miles [1,190.9 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Harrisburg that is located in Lincoln County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Harrisburg.
- Gallia County
- This Harrisburg is located in Gallia County and lies 807 miles [1,298.7 km] to the east southeast of the Harrisburg that is located in Lincoln County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gallia County community of Harrisburg.
- Montgomery County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Harrisburg [Montgomery County].
- Stark County
- This Harrisburg is located in Stark County and lies 809 miles [1,302 km] to the east of the Harrisburg that is located in Lincoln County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stark County community of Harrisburg.
- Oklahoma
- Stephens County
- This Harrisburg is located in Stephens County and lies 623 miles [1,002.6 km]<1> to the south of the Harrisburg that is located in Lincoln County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stephens County community of Harrisburg.
- Ontario
- This Harrisburg lies 826 miles [1,329.3 km]<1> to the east of the Harrisburg that is located in Lincoln County.
- Oregon
- Linn County
- This Harrisburg is located in Linn County and lies 1,313 miles [2,113.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Harrisburg that is located in Lincoln County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Linn County community of Harrisburg.
- Pennsylvania
- Dauphin County
- This Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and lies 1,039 miles [1,672.1 km]<1> to the east of the Harrisburg that is located in Lincoln County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dauphin County community of Harrisburg.
- Philadelphia County
- This Harrisburg is located in Philadelphia County and lies 1,137 miles [1,829.8 km] to the east of the Harrisburg that is located in Lincoln County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Philadelphia County community of Harrisburg.
- South Carolina
- Lexington County
- This Harrisburg is located in Lexington County and lies 1,056 miles [1,699.5 km]<1> to the southeast of the Harrisburg that is located in Lincoln County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lexington County community of Harrisburg.
- Tennessee
- Sevier County
- This Harrisburg is located in Sevier County and lies 873 miles [1,405 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Harrisburg that is located in Lincoln County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sevier County community of Harrisburg.
- Texas
- Harris County
- This Harrisburg is located in Harris County and lies 950 miles [1,528.9 km]<1> to the south of the Harrisburg that is located in Lincoln County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Harrisburg.
- Jasper County
- This Harrisburg is located in Jasper County and lies 871 miles [1,401.7 km] to the south of the Harrisburg that is located in Lincoln County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jasper County community of Harrisburg.
- Utah
- Washington County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Utah community of Harrisburg [Washington County].
- Virginia
- Charlotte County
- This Harrisburg is located in Charlotte County and lies 1,041 miles [1,675.3 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Harrisburg that is located in Lincoln County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charlotte County community of Harrisburg.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Harrisburg ...
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.
- Bruce
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast) - Chancellor
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chancellor have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chancellor
- Chancellor is located in Turner County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 263 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chancellor <5>
- Crooks
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crooks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crooks
- Crooks is located in Minnehaha County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,341 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crooks <5>
- Elm Spring
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elm Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elm Spring
- Elm Spring is located in Sioux County (IA)
- Granite
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east) - Naomi
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest) - Skyline Heights
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyline Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyline Heights
- Skyline Heights is located in Minnehaha County
- Split Rock Heights
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Split Rock Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Split Rock Heights
- Split Rock Heights is located in Minnehaha County
- Estimated population in 2014: 216 people
- Tea
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tea
- Tea is located in Lincoln County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,405 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tea <5>
- Valley Springs
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Springs
- Valley Springs is located in Minnehaha County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 733 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Valley Springs <5>
How Far From Harrisburg 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 city such as Harrisburg to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Harrisburg and extending to:
- Canton, which is the Seat of Lincoln County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the south southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Harrisburg to Canton, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
- Pierre, which is the State Capital of South Dakota, lies 191 miles [307.4 km] to the west northwest (WNW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 8 days and walking would take 11 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,065 miles [1,714 km] to the east (E). Driving would take over two days, a buggy would take 42 days and walking would take 61 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,414 miles [10,322.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,171 miles [11,540.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,084 miles [8,181.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Harrisburg. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of South Dakota: sd.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Harrisburg) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Harrisburg. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 43.4303, Longitude: -96.6962 In this case, the coordinates for Harrisburg have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | 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 Harrisburg, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <3> | 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 Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's 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 Harrisburg 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. |
| <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 Harrisburg 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 320.711 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 318.721 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 312.878 degrees. |