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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 Bartlett, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Bartlett 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 Bartlett:
    • 30.795026, -97.432404
    • 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 Bartlett
  • 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 Bartlett ...

We found 27 communities that share the name Bartlett.

Within Texas, the name Bartlett is unique.

Beyond Texas, we know of another 27 communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Marshall County
      • This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Alabama community of Bartlett [Marshall County].
    • California
      • Inyo County
      • This Bartlett is located in Inyo County and lies 1,244 miles [2,002 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Bartlett that is located in Bell County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Inyo County community of Bartlett.
    • Colorado
      • Baca County
      • This Bartlett is located in Baca County and lies 531 miles [854.6 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Bartlett that is located in Bell County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baca County community of Bartlett.
    • Connecticut
      • New London County
      • This Bartlett is located in New London County and lies 1,583 miles [2,547.6 km]<2> to the northeast of the Bartlett that is located in Bell County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New London County community of Bartlett.
    • Georgia
      • Macon County
      • This Bartlett is located in Macon County and lies 790 miles [1,271.4 km]<2> to the east of the Bartlett that is located in Bell County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Macon County community of Bartlett.
    • Illinois
      • DuPage County
      • This Bartlett is located in DuPage County and lies 925 miles [1,488.6 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Bartlett that is located in Bell County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the DuPage County community of Bartlett.
      • Peoria 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 Illinois community of Bartlett [Peoria County].
    • Iowa
      • Fremont County
      • This Bartlett is located in Fremont County and lies 702 miles [1,129.8 km]<2> to the north of the Bartlett that is located in Bell County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fremont County community of Bartlett.
    • Kansas
      • Labette County
      • This Bartlett is located in Labette County and lies 450 miles [724.2 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Bartlett that is located in Bell County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Labette County community of Bartlett.
    • Michigan
      • Grand Traverse 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 Michigan community of Bartlett [Grand Traverse County].
    • Minnesota
      • Saint Louis County
      • This Bartlett is located in Saint Louis County and lies 1,145 miles [1,842.7 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Bartlett that is located in Bell County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Louis County community of Bartlett.
    • Mississippi
      • Newton County
      • This Bartlett is located in Newton County and lies 488 miles [785.4 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Bartlett that is located in Bell County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newton County community of Bartlett.
    • Missouri
      • Shannon County
      • This Bartlett is located in Shannon County and lies 550 miles [885.1 km]<2> to the northeast of the Bartlett that is located in Bell County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shannon County community of Bartlett.
    • Nebraska
      • Wheeler County
      • This Bartlett is located in Wheeler County and lies 768 miles [1,236 km]<2> to the north of the Bartlett that is located in Bell County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wheeler County community of Bartlett.
    • Nevada
      • Nye County
      • This community is historic<1> and although located in Nye County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nye County community of Bartlett.
    • New Hampshire
      • Carroll County
      • This Bartlett is located in Carroll County and lies 1,690 miles [2,719.8 km]<2> to the northeast of the Bartlett that is located in Bell County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Bartlett.
    • New York
      • Oneida County
      • This Bartlett is located in Oneida County and lies 1,475 miles [2,373.8 km]<2> to the northeast of the Bartlett that is located in Bell County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oneida County community of Bartlett.
    • North Carolina
      • Camden County
      • This Bartlett is located in Camden County and lies 1,282 miles [2,063.2 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Bartlett that is located in Bell County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Camden County community of Bartlett.
    • North Dakota
      • Ramsey County
      • This Bartlett is located in Ramsey County and lies 1,192 miles [1,918.3 km]<2> to the north of the Bartlett that is located in Bell County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ramsey County community of Bartlett.
    • Ohio
      • Athens County
      • Although located in Athens County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Athens County community of Bartlett.
      • Coshocton County
      • This community is historic<1> and although located in Coshocton County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coshocton County community of Bartlett.
      • Washington County
      • This Bartlett is located in Washington County and lies 1,061 miles [1,707.5 km]<2> to the northeast of the Bartlett that is located in Bell County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Bartlett.
    • Oklahoma
      • Okmulgee 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 Oklahoma community of Bartlett [Okmulgee County].
    • Oregon
      • Wallowa County
      • This Bartlett is located in Wallowa County and lies 1,500 miles [2,414 km]<2> to the northwest of the Bartlett that is located in Bell County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wallowa County community of Bartlett.
    • Tennessee
      • Shelby County
      • This Bartlett is located in Shelby County and lies 536 miles [862.6 km]<2> to the northeast of the Bartlett that is located in Bell County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shelby County community of Bartlett.
    • Virginia
      • Isle of Wight 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 Virginia community of Bartlett [Isle of Wight County].
    • West Virginia
      • Harrison 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 West Virginia community of Bartlett [Harrison County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Bartlett ...

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.

  • Circleville
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Circleville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Circleville
    • Circleville is located in Williamson County
  • Corn Hill
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corn Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corn Hill
    • Corn Hill is located in Williamson County
  • Elm Grove
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elm Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elm Grove
    • Elm Grove is located in Williamson County
  • Friendship ‑ Historic
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendship have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendship
    • Friendship is located in Williamson County
  • Holland
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
  • New Corn Hill
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Corn Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Corn Hill
    • New Corn Hill is located in Williamson County
  • Prairie Dell
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairie Dell have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairie Dell
    • Prairie Dell is located in Bell County
  • Sparks
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparks
    • Sparks is located in Bell County

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

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

  • Belton, which is the Seat of Bell County, lies 18 miles [29 km]<2> to the north. If you could walk a straight line from Bartlett to Belton, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just over 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.
  • Austin, which is the State Capital of Texas, lies 40 miles [64.4 km] to the south southwest (SSW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take just about two full days and walking would take over two days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,280 miles [2,060 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take about three full days, a buggy would take 50 days and walking would take 73 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 7,113 miles [11,447.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,843 miles [12,622.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,720 miles [9,205.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

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

The official website for Bell County: www.bellcountytx.com/

The official website for State of Texas: https://texas.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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 Bartlett, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Bartlett) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Bartlett. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.7950, Longitude: -97.4324       In this case, the coordinates for Bartlett have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Bartlett 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 Bartlett 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 320.091 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 316.414 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 315.139 degrees.









 

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