Introduction ...
Below is our collection of tidbits, odds 'n ends for Bullion.
This page contains eight sections:
- Outdoor Activities ...
- How Far From Bullion ...
- Unique Names Near Bullion ...
- Notable Births & Deaths ...
- Communities Also Named Bullion ...
Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Bullion, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Bullion and the surrounding area.
Weather ...
Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
The National Weather Service forecast for Bullion and surrounding area.
Astronomy ...
Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help amateurs find their way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website lists the visible planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their track 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 the location for Bullion. Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude for your actual position.
The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Bullion.
Bird Watching ...
We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website to find local sighting reports and hotspots.
The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Salt Lake County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
The Salt Lake County sighting report from eBird.
Since Bullion is near Davis County and also Utah County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
Sighting report for Davis County
Sighting report for Utah 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:
The Waymark.com website, centered on Bullion.
How Far From Bullion 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 Bullion to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance<1> beginning in Bullion and extending to:
- Salt Lake City [Map], which is the Seat of Salt Lake County, lies just to the North.
- Salt Lake City [Map], which is the State Capital of Utah, lies just to the North (N).
- The White House (Washington, DC [Map]) is 1,842 miles [2,964.4 km] to the East (E). If you could drive a straight line from Bullion to White House, with an average speed<2>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take most of three days to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 105 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 72 days.
- The shortest distance<3> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock [Map]) is 7,006 miles [11,275.1 km] and it lies to the North Northeast (NNE).<4>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba [Map]) is 7,774 miles [12,511 km] and it lies to the North Northeast (NNE).<5>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican [Map]) is 5,753 miles [9,258.6 km] and it lies to the Northeast (NE).<6>
Curious and Interesting Names Near Bullion ...
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 talk about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.
Angle View - Less than 2 miles to the Southwest of Bullion [Map]
Barbers - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the Northwest [Map]
Bee and Gee - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the East [Map]
Best View - Less than 2 miles to the Northwest [Map]
Bowling Green - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the Northwest [Map]
Bridlewalk - Less than 2 miles to the East [Map]
Celeste - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the Southeast [Map]
Chevy Chase - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the East [Map]
Clover Hollow - Less than 2 miles to the North [Map]
Coral Heights - Less than 2 miles to the Southwest [Map]
Cottonwood Creek - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the Northeast [Map]
Dairy Meadows - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the East [Map]
Emerald Isle - Less than 2 miles to the East [Map]
Enchanted Village - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the Southeast [Map]
Erin Meadows - Less than 2 miles to the Northwest [Map]
Fisher Place - Less than 2 miles to the East [Map]
Grant - Less than 2 miles to the Southeast [Map]
Green Valley - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the Northeast [Map]
Happy Valley - Less than 2 miles to the Southwest [Map]
Heatherglen - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the Northwest [Map]
Hidden Village - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the Southeast [Map]
Holly Heights - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the East [Map]
Indian Wells - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the East [Map]
Kings Row - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the North [Map]
Landings at Riverbend - Less than 2 miles to the Northwest [Map]
Laura Park - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the Northeast [Map]
Ledgewood - Less than 2 miles to the Southwest [Map]
Liberty - Less than 2 miles to the Southeast [Map]
Little Trieste - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the West [Map]
Majestic Village - Less than 2 miles to the North [Map]
Marian Meadows - Less than 2 miles to the Northwest [Map]
Meadow Green - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the North [Map]
Millrace - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the Northeast [Map]
Misty Meadows - Less than 2 miles to the North [Map]
Murray - Less than 2 miles to the Northeast [Map]
Normandy - Less than 2 miles to the East [Map]
Paradise Park - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the East [Map]
Quailstone - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the Northwest [Map]
Ridge Creek - Less than 2 miles to the East [Map]
Riverbend - Less than 2 miles to the Northwest [Map]
Royal Meadows - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the West [Map]
Sandra Way - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the Southeast [Map]
Spring Valley - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the Northwest [Map]
Stevenson Island - Less than 2 miles to the Southeast [Map]
Summerwood - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the Southwest [Map]
Sunrise - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the Southeast [Map]
Sunstone - Less than 2 miles to the North [Map]
Twin Peaks - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the Southeast [Map]
Twin Peaks Circle - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the East [Map]
Twin Willows - Less than 2 miles to the Southeast [Map]
Union - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the Southeast [Map]
Valley Center - Less than 2 miles to the East [Map]
Valley High - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the Southwest [Map]
Valley Park - Less than 2 miles to the West [Map]
Village Gardens - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the Northeast [Map]
Walnut Brook - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the East [Map]
Warranty - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the Southeast [Map]
Xanadu - Less than 2 miles to the North [Map]
Notable Births & Deaths ...
This is a new section for us and we are still collecting data.
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Bullion. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.
Maude Adams (Born as Maude Kiskadden)
Actress. She was born in Salt Lake City (Utah) on Monday November 11, 1872 and died in Tannersville (New York) on Friday July 17, 1953 at an age of 80.
Salt Lake City [Map] is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Bullion
Find-A-Grave Memorial: Maude Adams<7>
Parley Baer
Actor. He was born in Salt Lake City (Utah) on Wednesday August 5, 1914 and died in Los Angeles (California) on Friday November 22, 2002 at an age of 88. He was buried at Hollywood Hills Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California) [Map].
Salt Lake City [Map] is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Bullion
Find-A-Grave Memorial: Parley Baer
Bob Clotworthy
Olympic Gold Medalist. He was born in Newark (New Jersey) on Friday May 8, 1931 and died in Salt Lake City (Utah) on Friday June 1, 2018 at an age of 87. He was buried at Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery (Salt Lake County, Utah) [Map].
Salt Lake City [Map] is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Bullion
Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bob Clotworthy
Prentice 'Sean' Delaney
Songwriter, record producer. He was born in Tempe (Arizona) on Monday January 8, 1945 and died in Orem (Utah) on Sunday April 13, 2003 at an age of 58. He was buried at Orem City Cemetery (Utah County, Utah) [Map].
Orem [Map] is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Bullion
Find-A-Grave Memorial: Prentice 'Sean' Delaney
Don Fullmer
Professional boxer. He was born in West Jordan (Utah) on Tueday February 21, 1939 and died in West Jordan (Utah) on Saturday January 28, 2012 at an age of 72. He was buried at South Jordan Cemetery (Salt Lake County, Utah) [Map].
West Jordan [Map] is located 5 miles [8 km] to the southwest of Bullion
West Jordan [Map] is located 5 miles [8 km] to the southwest of Bullion
Find-A-Grave Memorial: Don Fullmer
Lawrence 'Gene' Fullmer
Professional boxer. He was born in West Jordan (Utah) on Tueday July 21, 1931 and died in West Jordan (Utah) on Monday April 27, 2015 at an age of 83. He was buried at South Jordan Cemetery (Salt Lake County, Utah) [Map].
West Jordan [Map] is located 5 miles [8 km] to the southwest of Bullion
West Jordan [Map] is located 5 miles [8 km] to the southwest of Bullion
Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lawrence 'Gene' Fullmer
Dave Hrechkosy
Professional hockey. He was born in Winnipeg (Manitoba) on Thursday November 1, 1951 and died in Salt Lake City (Utah) on Wednesday March 7, 2012 at an age of 60. He was buried at Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery (Salt Lake County, Utah) [Map].
Salt Lake City [Map] is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Bullion
Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dave Hrechkosy
Edward Hubbard
Aviation pioneer. He was born in San Francisco (California) on Thursday January 3, 1889 and died in Salt Lake City (Utah) on Tueday December 18, 1928 at an age of 39. He was buried at Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park (King County, Washington) [Map].
Salt Lake City [Map] is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Bullion
Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward Hubbard
Dr. Grover Sanders Krantz
Anthropologist. He was born in Salt Lake City (Utah) on Thursday November 5, 1931 and died in Port Angeles (Washington) on Thursday February 14, 2002 at an age of 70.
Salt Lake City [Map] is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Bullion
Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dr. Grover Sanders Krantz
William Mortensen
Artist, photographer, author. He was born in Park City (Utah) on Wednesday January 27, 1897 and died in La Jolla (California) on Thursday August 12, 1965 at an age of 68. He was buried at Fairhaven Memorial Park (Orange County, California) [Map].
Park City [Map] is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Bullion
Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Mortensen
Ernest 'Ernie' Wallengren
Screenwriter. He was born in Heber City (Utah) on Monday December 15, 1952 and died in Calabasas (California) on Tueday May 27, 2003 at an age of 50. He was buried at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California) [Map].
Heber City [Map] is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Bullion
Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ernest 'Ernie' Wallengren
Danny Walton
Major League Baseball. He was born in Los Angeles (California) on Monday July 14, 1947 and died in Morgan (Utah) on Wednesday August 9, 2017 at an age of 70. He was buried at Huntsville Cemetery (Weber County, Utah) [Map].
Morgan [Map] is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Bullion
Find-A-Grave Memorial: Danny Walton
Albert Winsborough 'Bert' Yancey
Professional golf. He was born in Chipley (Florida) on Saturday August 6, 1938 and died in Park City (Utah) on Friday August 26, 1994 at an age of 56. He was buried at Oakland Cemetery (Leon County, Florida) [Map].
Park City [Map] is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Bullion
Find-A-Grave Memorial: Albert Winsborough 'Bert' Yancey
Communities Also Named Bullion ...
We have found 11 communities that share the name Bullion.
Within Utah, there is just one other community named Bullion. Using our Gazetteer, we have found another 10 communities in the United States and Canada - with 10 of those located in the United States.
We have broken our list into two sections:
Other communities located in Utah
Communities Outside of Utah
British Columbia
Our profile page for Bullion [Map]
This community is historic.<8>
Distance: About 944 miles [1,519.2 km] to the North Northwest.
Idaho
Blaine County
Our profile page for Bullion, Blaine County [Map]
Distance: About 232 miles [373.4 km] to the North Northwest.
Shoshone County
Our profile page for Bullion, Shoshone County [Map]
This community is historic.
Distance: About 504 miles [811.1 km] to the North Northwest.
Louisiana
Ascension Parish
Our profile page for Bullion, Ascension Parish [Map]
Distance: About 1,369 miles [2,203.2 km] to the East Southeast.
Missouri
Adair County
Our profile page for Bullion, Adair County [Map]
This community is historic.
Distance: About 1,019 miles [1,639.9 km] to the East.
Nevada
Elko County
Our profile page for Bullion, Elko County [Map]
This community is historic.
Distance: About 214 miles [344.4 km] to the West.
Eureka County
Our profile page for Bullion, Eureka County
This community is historic.
Although located in Eureka County, we don't know the location of this community within the county.
Humboldt County
Our profile page for Bullion, Humboldt County
Although located in Humboldt County, we don't know the location of this community within the county.
Lander County
Our profile page for Bullion, Lander County [Map]
This community is historic.
Distance: About 251 miles [403.9 km] to the West.
Pennsylvania
Venango County
Our profile page for Bullion, Venango County [Map]
Distance: About 1,660 miles [2,671.5 km] to the East Northeast.
Other Roadside Stops ...
Off-the-Road Links ...
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The official website for State of Utah: https://www.utah.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 drawn from Point A (ie- Bullion) to Point B. Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Bullion. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.6483, Longitude: -111.9138 [Map]. In this case, the coordinates for Bullion have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | 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. |
| <3> | 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 Bullion to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <4> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 331.931 degrees. |
| <5> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.484 degrees. |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.789 degrees. |
| <7> | The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com. |
| <8> | 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 Bullion, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |