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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 Allen, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Allen 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 Allen:
- 33.108702, -96.673550
- 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 Allen
- 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 Allen ...
We found 41 communities that share the name Allen.
Within Texas, the name Allen is unique.
Beyond Texas, we know of another 41 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Clarke 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 Allen [Clarke County].
- Arizona
- Pima 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 Arizona community of Allen [Pima County].
- California
- Amador County
- This Allen is located in Amador County and lies 1,361 miles [2,190.3 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Allen that is located in Collin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Amador County community of Allen.
- Colorado
- Eagle 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 Colorado community of Allen [Eagle County].
- Garfield County
- This Allen is located in Garfield County and lies 734 miles [1,181.3 km]<3> to the northwest of the Allen that is located in Collin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Garfield County community of Allen.
- Gunnison 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 Colorado community of Allen [Gunnison County].
- Florida
- Clay 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 Florida community of Allen [Clay County].
- Georgia
- Decatur 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 Georgia community of Allen [Decatur County].
- Oconee County
- This Allen is located in Oconee County and lies 757 miles [1,218.3 km]<3> to the east of the Allen that is located in Collin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oconee County community of Allen.
- Illinois
- Mason County
- This Allen is located in Mason County and lies 630 miles [1,013.9 km]<3> to the northeast of the Allen that is located in Collin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mason County community of Allen.
- Indiana
- Allen County
- This Allen is located in Allen County and lies 841 miles [1,353.5 km]<3> to the northeast of the Allen that is located in Collin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allen County community of Allen.
- Iowa
- Harrison County
- This Allen is located in Harrison County and lies 602 miles [968.8 km]<3> to the north of the Allen that is located in Collin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Allen.
- Kansas
- Lyon County
- This Allen is located in Lyon County and lies 384 miles [618 km]<3> to the north of the Allen that is located in Collin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lyon County community of Allen.
- Kentucky
- Floyd County
- This Allen is located in Floyd County and lies 843 miles [1,356.7 km]<3> to the east northeast of the Allen that is located in Collin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Floyd County community of Allen.
- Louisiana
- Natchitoches Parish
- This Allen is located in Natchitoches Parish and lies 215 miles [346 km]<3> to the east southeast of the Allen that is located in Collin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Natchitoches Parish community of Allen.
- Maryland
- Wicomico County
- This Allen is located in Wicomico County and lies 1,226 miles [1,973.1 km]<3> to the east northeast of the Allen that is located in Collin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wicomico County community of Allen.
- Michigan
- Hillsdale County
- This Allen is located in Hillsdale County and lies 891 miles [1,433.9 km]<3> to the northeast of the Allen that is located in Collin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsdale County community of Allen.
- Minnesota
- Saint Louis County
- This Allen is located in Saint Louis County and lies 1,023 miles [1,646.4 km]<3> to the north northeast of the Allen that is located in Collin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Louis County community of Allen.
- Mississippi
- Claiborne County
- This Allen is located in Claiborne County and lies 338 miles [544 km]<3> to the east southeast of the Allen that is located in Collin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Claiborne County community of Allen.
- Copiah County
- This Allen is located in Copiah County and lies 362 miles [582.6 km] to the east southeast of the Allen that is located in Collin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Copiah County community of Allen.
- Quitman County
- This Allen is located in Quitman County and lies 377 miles [606.7 km] to the east northeast of the Allen that is located in Collin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Quitman County community of Allen.
- Warren County
- This Allen is located in Warren County and lies 339 miles [545.6 km] to the east of the Allen that is located in Collin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Allen.
- Montana
- Cascade 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 Montana community of Allen [Cascade County].
- Garfield 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 Montana community of Allen [Garfield County].
- Nebraska
- Dixon County
- This Allen is located in Dixon County and lies 642 miles [1,033.2 km]<3> to the north of the Allen that is located in Collin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dixon County community of Allen.
- New Mexico
- Quay 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 New Mexico community of Allen [Quay County].
- New York
- Allegany 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 New York community of Allen [Allegany County].
- North Carolina
- Mecklenburg County
- This Allen is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 928 miles [1,493.5 km]<3> to the east northeast of the Allen that is located in Collin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Allen.
- Oklahoma
- Hughes County
- This Allen is located in Hughes County and lies 123 miles [197.9 km]<3> to the north of the Allen that is located in Collin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hughes County community of Allen.
- Pennsylvania
- Cumberland County
- This Allen is located in Cumberland County and lies 1,186 miles [1,908.7 km]<3> to the east northeast of the Allen that is located in Collin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Allen.
- McKean County
- This Allen is located in McKean County and lies 1,158 miles [1,863.6 km] to the northeast of the Allen that is located in Collin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McKean County community of Allen.
- Susquehanna 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 Pennsylvania community of Allen [Susquehanna County].
- South Carolina
- Horry County
- This Allen is located in Horry County and lies 1,015 miles [1,633.5 km]<3> to the east of the Allen that is located in Collin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Horry County community of Allen.
- South Dakota
- Bennett County
- This Allen is located in Bennett County and lies 757 miles [1,218.3 km]<3> to the north northwest of the Allen that is located in Collin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bennett County community of Allen.
- Tennessee
- Meigs County
- This Allen is located in Meigs County and lies 692 miles [1,113.7 km]<3> to the east northeast of the Allen that is located in Collin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Meigs County community of Allen.
- Utah
- Salt Lake County
- This Allen is located in Salt Lake County and lies 980 miles [1,577.2 km]<3> to the northwest of the Allen that is located in Collin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Allen.
- Virginia
- Dickenson 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 Virginia community of Allen [Dickenson County].
- Washington
- Skagit County
- This Allen is located in Skagit County and lies 1,699 miles [2,734.3 km]<3> to the northwest of the Allen that is located in Collin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Skagit County community of Allen.
- West Virginia
- Lincoln 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 West Virginia community of Allen [Lincoln County].
- Morgan 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 West Virginia community of Allen [Morgan County].
- Wisconsin
- Eau Claire County
- This Allen is located in Eau Claire County and lies 846 miles [1,361.5 km]<3> to the north northeast of the Allen that is located in Collin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Eau Claire County community of Allen.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Allen ...
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.
- Biggers ‑ Historic
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Biggers have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Biggers
- Biggers is located in Collin County
- Branch
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Branch
- Branch is located in Collin County
- Clear Lake
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clear Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clear Lake
- Clear Lake is located in Collin County
- Forest Grove
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Grove
- Forest Grove is located in Collin County
- Lucas
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lucas have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lucas
- Lucas is located in Collin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,819 people
- Murphy
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Murphy have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Murphy
- Murphy is located in Collin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 20,844 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Murphy <5>
- Prosper
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prosper have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prosper
- Prosper is located in Collin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 26,957 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Prosper <5>
- Rockhill
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockhill
- Rockhill is located in Collin County
- Trinity Park
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trinity Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trinity Park
- Trinity Park is located in Collin County
How Far From Allen to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a city such as Allen to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Allen and extending to:
- McKinney, which is the Seat of Collin County, lies just to the North Northeast.
- Austin, which is the State Capital of Texas, lies 206 miles [331.5 km]<3> to the south southwest (SSW). If you could drive a straight line from Allen to Austin, with an average speed<6>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take a little over three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 12 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 8 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,164 miles [1,873.3 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take about three full days, a buggy would take 46 days and walking would take 67 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,962 miles [11,204.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,697 miles [12,387.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,576 miles [8,973.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Allen: www.cityofallen.org/ The official website for Collin County: www.co.collin.tx.us/ The official website for State of Texas: https://texas.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 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 Allen 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> | 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 Allen, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
<3> | 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- Allen) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Allen. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.1087, Longitude: -96.6736 In this case, the coordinates for Allen have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
<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 Allen 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 319.90 degrees. |
<9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 316.48 degrees. |
<10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 314.567 degrees. |
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