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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 South Bend, we use the following websites to find information relevant to South Bend 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 South Bend:
    • 29.574800, -95.210000
    • 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 South Bend
  • 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 South Bend ...

We found thirteen communities that share the name South Bend.

There is one other community in Texas which is also named South Bend.

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

  • Communities Located In Texas ...
    • Young County
      • This South Bend is located in Young County and lies 312 miles [502.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the South Bend that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Young County community of South Bend.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arkansas
      • 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 Arkansas community of South Bend [Lincoln County].
      • Lonoke County
      • This South Bend is located in Lonoke County and lies 407 miles [655 km]<1> to the north northeast of the South Bend that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lonoke County community of South Bend.
    • Georgia
      • Clayton County
      • This South Bend is located in Clayton County and lies 696 miles [1,120.1 km]<1> to the east northeast of the South Bend that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clayton County community of South Bend.
    • Indiana
      • Saint Joseph County
      • This South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County and lies 973 miles [1,565.9 km]<1> to the north northeast of the South Bend that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Joseph County community of South Bend.
    • Kansas
      • Cowley 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 South Bend [Cowley County].
      • Morris 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 South Bend [Morris County].
    • Louisiana
      • Saint Mary Parish
      • This South Bend is located in Saint Mary Parish and lies 220 miles [354.1 km]<1> to the east of the South Bend that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Mary Parish community of South Bend.
    • Minnesota
      • Blue Earth 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 Minnesota community of South Bend [Blue Earth County].
    • Nebraska
      • Cass County
      • This South Bend is located in Cass County and lies 791 miles [1,273 km]<1> to the north of the South Bend that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cass County community of South Bend.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Armstrong County
      • This South Bend is located in Armstrong County and lies 1,172 miles [1,886.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the South Bend that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Armstrong County community of South Bend.
    • Washington
      • Pacific County
      • This South Bend is located in Pacific County and lies 1,932 miles [3,109.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the South Bend that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pacific County community of South Bend.
    • Wyoming
      • Laramie 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 Wyoming community of South Bend [Laramie County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near South Bend ...

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.

  • Dixie Hollow
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dixie Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixie Hollow
    • Dixie Hollow is located in Brazoria County
  • Enchanted Woods
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Enchanted Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enchanted Woods
    • Enchanted Woods is located in Galveston County
  • Forest Green
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Green have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Green
    • Forest Green is located in Harris County
  • Friendswood Gardens
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendswood Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendswood Gardens
    • Friendswood Gardens is located in Galveston County
  • Gulf Palms
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gulf Palms have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gulf Palms
    • Gulf Palms is located in Harris County
  • Heritage Green
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Green have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Green
    • Heritage Green is located in Brazoria County
  • Highland Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highland Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland Meadows
    • Highland Meadows is located in Harris County
  • Humble Camp
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Humble Camp have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Humble Camp
    • Humble Camp is located in Harris County
  • Imperial Gardens
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Imperial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Imperial Gardens
    • Imperial Gardens is located in Galveston County
  • Longwood Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longwood Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longwood Park
    • Longwood Park is located in Galveston County
  • Melody Wood
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Melody Wood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Melody Wood
    • Melody Wood is located in Galveston County
  • Orchard
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard
    • Orchard is located in Galveston County
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Pineshadows
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pineshadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pineshadows
      • Pineshadows is located in Brazoria County
    • Quaker Landing
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quaker Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quaker Landing
      • Quaker Landing is located in Galveston County
    • Quaker Village
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quaker Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quaker Village
      • Quaker Village is located in Galveston County
    • Regal Oaks
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Regal Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Regal Oaks
      • Regal Oaks is located in Brazoria County
    • Regency Park
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • 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 Brazoria County
    • Riverwalk
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverwalk have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverwalk
      • Riverwalk is located in Galveston County
    • Rustic Oaks
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rustic Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rustic Oaks
      • Rustic Oaks is located in Brazoria County
    • Scarsdale
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scarsdale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scarsdale
      • Scarsdale is located in Harris County
    • Shadycrest
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shadycrest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadycrest
      • Shadycrest is located in Brazoria County
    • Sleepy Hollow
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sleepy Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sleepy Hollow
      • Sleepy Hollow is located in Brazoria County
    • Sunset Meadows
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Meadows
      • Sunset Meadows is located in Galveston County

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

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

  • Houston, which is the Seat of Harris County, lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<1> to the northwest. If you could walk a straight line from South Bend 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 158 miles [254.3 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 7 days and walking would take 9 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,217 miles [1,958.6 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 7,090 miles [11,410.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,810 miles [12,569 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,685 miles [9,149.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for South Bend. 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' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- South Bend) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in South Bend. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 29.5748, Longitude: -95.2100       In this case, the coordinates for South Bend 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 South Bend, 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 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 South Bend 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 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 South Bend 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 318.46 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 314.335 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 314.31 degrees.




 

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