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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 Pheasant Run, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Pheasant Run 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 Pheasant Run:
    • 29.699000, -95.607800
    • 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 Pheasant Run
  • 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 Pheasant Run ...

We found ten communities that share the name Pheasant Run.

Within Texas, the name Pheasant Run is unique.

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

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Colorado
      • Arapahoe County
      • This Pheasant Run is located in Arapahoe County and lies 861 miles [1,385.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the Pheasant Run that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Arapahoe County community of Pheasant Run.
    • Illinois
      • Kane County
      • This Pheasant Run is located in Kane County and lies 936 miles [1,506.3 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Pheasant Run that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kane County community of Pheasant Run.
    • Indiana
      • Allen 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 Indiana community of Pheasant Run [Allen County].
    • Maryland
      • Carroll County
      • This Pheasant Run is located in Carroll County and lies 1,256 miles [2,021.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Pheasant Run that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Pheasant Run.
      • Prince George's County
      • This Pheasant Run is located in Prince George's County and lies 1,246 miles [2,005.2 km] to the northeast of the Pheasant Run that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Pheasant Run.
      • Wicomico County
      • This Pheasant Run is located in Wicomico County and lies 1,287 miles [2,071.2 km] to the east northeast of the Pheasant Run that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wicomico County community of Pheasant Run.
    • New Jersey
      • Burlington County
      • This Pheasant Run is located in Burlington County and lies 1,363 miles [2,193.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Pheasant Run that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Burlington County community of Pheasant Run.
    • Ohio
      • Wood County
      • This Pheasant Run is located in Wood County and lies 1,057 miles [1,701.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Pheasant Run that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wood County community of Pheasant Run.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Berks County
      • This Pheasant Run is located in Berks County and lies 1,330 miles [2,140.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Pheasant Run that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berks County community of Pheasant Run.
    • Virginia
      • Montgomery County
      • This Pheasant Run is located in Montgomery County and lies 1,016 miles [1,635.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Pheasant Run that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Pheasant Run.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Pheasant Run ...

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.

  • Commerce Park
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Commerce Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Commerce Park
    • Commerce Park is located in Harris County
  • Dover
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dover have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dover
    • Dover is located in Fort Bend County
  • Kings Landing
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Landing
    • Kings Landing is located in Fort Bend County
  • Meadows
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadows came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<4>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadows
    • Meadows is located in Fort Bend County
  • Meadows Place
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadows Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadows Place
    • Meadows Place is located in Fort Bend County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,813 people
  • Memorial Bend
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Memorial Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Memorial Bend
    • Memorial Bend is located in Harris County
  • Mission Bend
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mission Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mission Bend
    • Mission Bend is located in Fort Bend County
  • Mission Glen
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mission Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mission Glen
    • Mission Glen is located in Fort Bend County
  • Park Ridge
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Ridge
    • Park Ridge is located in Harris County
  • Pheasant Creek
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pheasant Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pheasant Creek
    • Pheasant Creek is located in Fort Bend County
  • Providence
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Providence have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence
    • Providence is located in Fort Bend County
  • Rodeo Square
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rodeo Square have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rodeo Square
    • Rodeo Square is located in Harris County
  • Continue List   (4 more) ...
    • Shepherd Trace
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shepherd Trace have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shepherd Trace
      • Shepherd Trace is located in Harris County
    • Townpark
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Townpark have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Townpark
      • Townpark is located in Harris County
    • Two Worlds
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Two Worlds have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Two Worlds
      • Two Worlds is located in Harris County
    • Walnut Bend
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Bend
      • Walnut Bend is located in Harris County

How Far From Pheasant Run 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 community such as Pheasant Run to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Houston, which is the Seat of Harris County, lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<1> to the east northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Pheasant Run to Houston, with an average speed<5> 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 four to five hours.
  • Austin, which is the State Capital of Texas, lies 133 miles [214 km] to the west northwest (WNW). 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 8 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,231 miles [1,981.1 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take about three full days, a buggy would take 48 days and walking would take 70 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 7,100 miles [11,426.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,821 miles [12,586.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,696 miles [9,166.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Harris County: www.co.harris.tx.us/

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

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Pheasant Run) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Pheasant Run. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 29.6990, Longitude: -95.6078       In this case, the coordinates for Pheasant Run have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Pheasant Run 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>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.
<4>If we found a location and have questions about the accuracy of our information, we will simply say that the marker is 'in the vicinity'. We are not confident about the location and the position of our marker is only a rough guide. If we have too many doubts about the location, we will not include it in our database.
<5>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.
<6>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 Pheasant Run to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 318.734 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 314.674 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 314.462 degrees.




 

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