Introduction ...
Below is our collection of tidbits, odds 'n ends for Camelot.
This page contains eight sections:
- Outdoor Activities ...
- How Far From Camelot ...
- Unique Names Near Camelot ...
- Notable Births & Deaths ...
- Communities Also Named Camelot ...
Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Camelot, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Camelot and the surrounding area.
Weather ...
Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
The National Weather Service forecast for Camelot 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 Camelot. 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 Camelot.
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 Davis County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
The Davis County sighting report from eBird.
Since Camelot is near Weber County and also Morgan County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
Sighting report for Weber County
Sighting report for Morgan 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 Camelot.
How Far From Camelot 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 Camelot to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance<1> beginning in Camelot and extending to:
- Farmington [Map], which is the Seat of Davis County, lies just to the South Southeast.
- Salt Lake City [Map], which is the State Capital of Utah, lies 23 miles [37 km] to the South Southeast (SSE). If you could walk a straight line from Camelot to Salt Lake City, with an average speed<2> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just about two full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of a day.
- The White House (Washington, DC [Map]) is 1,843 miles [2,966 km] to the East (E). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take most of three days, a buggy would take 72 days and walking would take 105 days.
- The shortest distance<3> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock [Map]) is 6,981 miles [11,234.8 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 7,749 miles [12,470.8 km] and it lies to the North Northeast (NNE).<5>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican [Map]) is 5,732 miles [9,224.8 km] and it lies to the Northeast (NE).<6>
Curious and Interesting Names Near Camelot ...
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.
Anchorage - Less than 2 miles to the West of Camelot [Map]
Chapel Hill - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the East [Map]
Cherry Hill - Less than 2 miles to the Northwest [Map]
Cook - Less than 2 miles to the Southeast [Map]
Diamond Hills - Less than 2 miles to the Southeast [Map]
Gill - Less than 2 miles to the Southeast [Map]
Golden Park - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the Northwest [Map]
Grants Lane - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the West [Map]
Green Lawns - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the South [Map]
Haven Park - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the Southeast [Map]
Heather Hills - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the East [Map]
Hidden Hollow - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the East [Map]
Homeplace - Less than 2 miles to the Southeast [Map]
Jamestown - Less than 2 miles to the Southeast [Map]
Katies Place - Less than 2 miles to the West [Map]
King - Less than 2 miles to the Southeast [Map]
Lakeview - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the Northwest [Map]
Marshall Heights - Less than 2 miles to the Southeast [Map]
Mountain View - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the Southeast [Map]
Phyllis - Less than 2 miles to the North [Map]
Pleasant Hills - Less than 2 miles to the Northeast [Map]
Pratts - Less than 2 miles to the Northwest [Map]
Robins Park - Less than 2 miles to the East [Map]
Rogers Park - Less than 2 miles to the Southeast [Map]
Sahara Village - Less than 2 miles to the Northeast [Map]
Snow Creek - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the Southeast [Map]
Spring Hollow - Less than 2 miles to the Southeast [Map]
Suntrails - Less than 2 miles to the Southwest [Map]
Terrace View - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the Northwest [Map]
Victory Park - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the Southeast [Map]
View Heights - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the Southeast [Map]
Yorkshire Place - 2 miles [3.2 km] to the Northwest [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 Camelot. 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 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Camelot
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 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Camelot
Find-A-Grave Memorial: Parley Baer
Solon Hannibal Borglum
Artist. He was born in Ogden (Utah) on Tueday December 22, 1868 and died in Stamford (Connecticut) on Tueday January 31, 1922 at an age of 53. He was buried at Silvermine Cemetery (Fairfield County, Connecticut) [Map].
Ogden [Map] is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Camelot
Find-A-Grave Memorial: Solon Hannibal Borglum
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 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Camelot
Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bob Clotworthy
Byron Foulger
Actor. He was born in Ogden (Utah) on Sunday August 27, 1899 and died in Hollywood (California) on Saturday April 4, 1970 at an age of 70. He was buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California) [Map].
Ogden [Map] is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Camelot
Find-A-Grave Memorial: Byron Foulger
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 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Camelot
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 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Camelot
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 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Camelot
Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dr. Grover Sanders Krantz
Moroni Olsen
Actor. He was born in Ogden (Utah) on Thursday June 27, 1889 and died in Los Angeles (California) on Monday November 22, 1954 at an age of 65.
Ogden [Map] is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Camelot
Find-A-Grave Memorial: Moroni Olsen
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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Camelot
Find-A-Grave Memorial: Danny Walton
Brigham Young
Religious leader of the Latter Day Saints (LDS). He was born in Whitingham (Vermont) on Monday June 1, 1801 and died in Salt Lake City (Utah) on Wednesday August 29, 1877 at an age of 76. He was buried at Mormon Pioneer Memorial (Utah).
Salt Lake City [Map] is located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Camelot
Find-A-Grave Memorial: Brigham Young
Loretta Young (Born as Gretchen Young)
Oscar winning actress. She was born in Salt Lake City (Utah) on Monday January 6, 1913 and died in Los Angeles (California) on Saturday August 12, 2000 at an age of 87.
Salt Lake City [Map] is located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Camelot
Find-A-Grave Memorial: Loretta Young
Communities Also Named Camelot ...
We have found 33 communities that share the name Camelot.
While the name Camelot is unique within Utah, we know of another 33 communities with the same name in the United States.
Communities Outside of Utah
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Alabama
Madison County
Our profile page for Camelot, Madison County [Map]
Distance: About 1,451 miles [2,335.2 km] to the East.
Florida
Hillsborough County
Our profile page for Camelot, Hillsborough County [Map]
Distance: About 1,905 miles [3,065.8 km] to the East Southeast.
Georgia
Bibb County
Our profile page for Camelot, Bibb County [Map]
Distance: About 1,648 miles [2,652.2 km] to the East Southeast.
Clarke County
Our profile page for Camelot, Clarke County [Map]
Distance: About 1,629 miles [2,621.6 km] to the East.
Clayton County
Our profile page for Camelot, Clayton County [Map]
Distance: About 1,594 miles [2,565.3 km] to the East.
Columbia County
Our profile page for Camelot, Columbia County [Map]
Distance: About 1,710 miles [2,752 km] to the East.
Muscogee County
Our profile page for Camelot, Muscogee County [Map]
Distance: About 1,601 miles [2,576.6 km] to the East Southeast.
Kentucky
Jefferson County
Our profile page for Camelot, Jefferson County
We found mention of this community, but have little information.<8>
Although located in Jefferson County, we don't know the location of this community within the county.
Louisiana
East Baton Rouge Parish
Our profile page for Camelot, East Baton Rouge Parish [Map]
Distance: About 1,379 miles [2,219.3 km] to the East Southeast.
Maryland
Charles County
Our profile page for Camelot, Charles County [Map]
Distance: About 1,849 miles [2,975.7 km] to the East.
Harford County
Our profile page for Camelot, Harford County [Map]
Distance: About 1,867 miles [3,004.6 km] to the East.
Prince George's County
Our profile page for Camelot, Prince George's County
We found mention of this community, but have little information.
Although located in Prince George's County, we don't know the location of this community within the county.
New Jersey
Ocean County
Our profile page for Camelot, Ocean County [Map]
Distance: About 1,968 miles [3,167.2 km] to the East.
New York
Dutchess County
Our profile page for Camelot, Dutchess County
We found mention of this community, but have little information.
Although located in Dutchess County, we don't know the location of this community within the county.
North Carolina
Buncombe County
Our profile page for Camelot, Buncombe County [Map]
Distance: About 1,627 miles [2,618.4 km] to the East.
Henderson County
Our profile page for Camelot, Henderson County [Map]
Distance: About 1,637 miles [2,634.5 km] to the East.
Pitt County
Our profile page for Camelot, Pitt County [Map]
Distance: About 1,902 miles [3,061 km] to the East.
Union County
Our profile page for Camelot, Union County [Map]
Distance: About 1,749 miles [2,814.7 km] to the East.
South Carolina
Greenville County
Our profile page for Camelot, Greenville County [Map]
Distance: About 1,667 miles [2,682.8 km] to the East.
Pickens County
Our profile page for Camelot, Pickens County [Map]
Distance: About 1,643 miles [2,644.2 km] to the East.
Spartanburg County
Our profile page for Camelot, Spartanburg County [Map]
Distance: About 1,678 miles [2,700.5 km] to the East.
Tennessee
Bradley County
Our profile page for Camelot, Bradley County [Map]
Distance: About 1,518 miles [2,443 km] to the East.
Cumberland County
Our profile page for Camelot, Cumberland County [Map]
Distance: About 1,492 miles [2,401.1 km] to the East.
Hawkins County
Our profile page for Camelot, Hawkins County [Map]
Distance: About 1,582 miles [2,546 km] to the East.
Knox County
Our profile page for Camelot, Knox County [Map]
Distance: About 1,539 miles [2,476.8 km] to the East.
Washington County
Our profile page for Camelot, Washington County [Map]
Distance: About 1,620 miles [2,607.1 km] to the East.
Texas
Bexar County
Our profile page for Camelot, Bexar County
Although located in Bexar County, we don't know the location of this community within the county.
Virginia
Albemarle County
Our profile page for Camelot, Albemarle County [Map]
Distance: About 1,785 miles [2,872.7 km] to the East.
Fairfax County
Our profile page for Camelot, Fairfax County [Map]
Distance: About 1,834 miles [2,951.5 km] to the East.
James City County
Our profile page for Camelot, James City County [Map]
Distance: About 1,889 miles [3,040.1 km] to the East.
Petersburg City
Our profile page for Camelot, Petersburg City [Map]
Distance: About 1,859 miles [2,991.8 km] to the East.
Prince William County
Our profile page for Camelot, Prince William County [Map]
Distance: About 1,825 miles [2,937.1 km] to the East.
Washington
King County
Our profile page for Camelot, King County
Although located in King County, we don't know the location of this community within the county.
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Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Camelot. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Davis County: www.daviscountyutah.gov/
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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Camelot) to Point B. Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Camelot. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.0866, Longitude: -111.9938 [Map]. In this case, the coordinates for Camelot 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 Camelot 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 332.036 degrees. |
| <5> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.645 degrees. |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.803 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> | 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 Camelot 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. |