Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Harrisville, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Harrisville and the surrounding area.

• Weather ...
  • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
  • The National Weather Service forecast for Harrisville

• 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 Harrisville:
  • 41.285400, -111.985970
  • 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 Harrisville

• Bird Watching ...
  • We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
  • The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Weber County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
  • eBird sighting report for Weber County
  • Since Harrisville is near Box Elder County and also Davis County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Box Elder County
  • eBird sighting report for Davis 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:
  • Waymark.com

Communities Also Named Harrisville ...

We found 23 communities that share the name Harrisville.

Within Utah, the name Harrisville is unique.

Beyond Utah, we know of another 23 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 23 communities, 22 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • Alabama
    • Etowah County
    • This Harrisville is located in Etowah County and lies 1,486 miles [2,391.5 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Harrisville that is located in Weber County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Etowah County community of Harrisville.
  • Connecticut
    • Windham County
    • This Harrisville is located in Windham County and lies 2,049 miles [3,297.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Harrisville that is located in Weber County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Windham County community of Harrisville.
  • Illinois
    • Winnebago County
    • This Harrisville is located in Winnebago County and lies 1,180 miles [1,899 km]<1> to the east of the Harrisville that is located in Weber County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Winnebago County community of Harrisville.
  • Indiana
    • Randolph County
    • This Harrisville is located in Randolph County and lies 1,414 miles [2,275.6 km]<1> to the east of the Harrisville that is located in Weber County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Randolph County community of Harrisville.
  • Maryland
    • Carroll County
    • This Harrisville is located in Carroll County and lies 1,825 miles [2,937.1 km]<1> to the east of the Harrisville that is located in Weber County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Harrisville.
    • Cecil County
    • This Harrisville is located in Cecil County and lies 1,875 miles [3,017.5 km] to the east of the Harrisville that is located in Weber County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cecil County community of Harrisville.
    • Dorchester County
    • This Harrisville is located in Dorchester County and lies 1,893 miles [3,046.5 km] to the east of the Harrisville that is located in Weber County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dorchester County community of Harrisville.
  • Massachusetts
    • Worcester County
    • This Harrisville is located in Worcester County and lies 2,030 miles [3,267 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Harrisville that is located in Weber County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Worcester County community of Harrisville.
  • Michigan
    • Alcona County
    • This Harrisville is located in Alcona County and lies 1,460 miles [2,349.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Harrisville that is located in Weber County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alcona County community of Harrisville.
  • Mississippi
    • Simpson County
    • This Harrisville is located in Simpson County and lies 1,368 miles [2,201.6 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Harrisville that is located in Weber County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Simpson County community of Harrisville.
  • New Brunswick
    • This Harrisville lies 2,347 miles [3,777.1 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Harrisville that is located in Weber County.
  • New Hampshire
    • Cheshire County
    • This Harrisville is located in Cheshire County and lies 2,027 miles [3,262.1 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Harrisville that is located in Weber County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cheshire County community of Harrisville.
  • New Jersey
    • Burlington County
    • This Harrisville is located in Burlington County and lies 1,955 miles [3,146.3 km]<1> to the east of the Harrisville that is located in Weber County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Burlington County community of Harrisville.
  • New York
    • Chenango County
    • This Harrisville is located in Chenango County and lies 1,862 miles [2,996.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Harrisville that is located in Weber County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chenango County community of Harrisville.
    • Lewis County
    • This Harrisville is located in Lewis County and lies 1,855 miles [2,985.3 km] to the east northeast of the Harrisville that is located in Weber County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lewis County community of Harrisville.
  • North Carolina
    • Montgomery County
    • This Harrisville is located in Montgomery County and lies 1,782 miles [2,867.9 km]<1> to the east of the Harrisville that is located in Weber County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Harrisville.
  • Ohio
    • Harrison County
    • This Harrisville is located in Harrison County and lies 1,620 miles [2,607.1 km]<1> to the east of the Harrisville that is located in Weber County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Harrisville.
  • Pennsylvania
    • Butler County
    • This Harrisville is located in Butler County and lies 1,651 miles [2,657 km]<1> to the east of the Harrisville that is located in Weber County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Butler County community of Harrisville.
  • Rhode Island
    • Providence County
    • This Harrisville is located in Providence County and lies 2,061 miles [3,316.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Harrisville that is located in Weber County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Providence County community of Harrisville.
  • Vermont
    • Windham County
    • This Harrisville is located in Windham County and lies 1,996 miles [3,212.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Harrisville that is located in Weber County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Windham County community of Harrisville.
  • Virginia
    • Shenandoah County
    • This Harrisville is located in Shenandoah County and lies 1,766 miles [2,842.1 km]<1> to the east of the Harrisville that is located in Weber County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shenandoah County community of Harrisville.
  • West Virginia
    • Ritchie County
    • This Harrisville is located in Ritchie County and lies 1,628 miles [2,620 km]<1> to the east of the Harrisville that is located in Weber County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ritchie County community of Harrisville.
  • Wisconsin
    • Marquette County
    • This Harrisville is located in Marquette County and lies 1,158 miles [1,863.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Harrisville that is located in Weber County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marquette County community of Harrisville.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Harrisville ...

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.

• Cherrywood
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherrywood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrywood
  • Cherrywood is located in Weber County
• Cinnamon Park
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cinnamon Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cinnamon Park
  • Cinnamon Park is located in Weber County
• Downs
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Downs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Downs
  • Downs is located in Weber County
• Esquire
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Esquire have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Esquire
  • Esquire is located in Weber County
• Green Meadows
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Meadows
  • Green Meadows is located in Weber County
• Greenfield
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenfield
  • Greenfield is located in Weber County
• Heritage Grove
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Grove
  • Heritage Grove is located in Weber County
• Hill Top
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hill Top have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hill Top
  • Hill Top is located in Weber County
• Hunting Creek
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunting Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunting Creek
  • Hunting Creek is located in Weber County
• Irene
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Irene have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irene
  • Irene is located in Weber County
• Jillville
  (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jillville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jillville
  • Jillville is located in Weber County
• Jumpoff Canyon
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jumpoff Canyon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jumpoff Canyon
  • Jumpoff Canyon is located in Weber County
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  • King Place
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for King Place have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for King Place
    • King Place is located in Weber County
  • Lakeview Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Heights
    • Lakeview Heights is located in Weber County
  • Lynn
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynn
    • Lynn is located in Weber County
    • Former names for Lynn:
    • Bingham Fort
    • Five Points
    • Fort Bingham
    • Lynne
  • Meadowlark Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowlark Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowlark Meadows
    • Meadowlark Meadows is located in Weber County
  • Melody Lane
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Melody Lane have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Melody Lane
    • Melody Lane is located in Weber County
  • Misty Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Misty Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Misty Meadows
    • Misty Meadows is located in Weber County
  • Mountain Crest
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Crest
    • Mountain Crest is located in Weber County
  • Mountain Shadows
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Shadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Shadows
    • Mountain Shadows is located in Weber County
  • Mystic Mountain
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mystic Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mystic Mountain
    • Mystic Mountain is located in Weber County
  • Packer Place
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Packer Place have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Packer Place
    • Packer Place is located in Weber County
  • Paradise Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paradise Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paradise Hills
    • Paradise Hills is located in Weber County
  • Pleasant View
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant View have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant View
    • Pleasant View is located in Weber County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,808 people
  • Quail Run
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Run
    • Quail Run is located in Weber County
  • Scottish Highlands
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scottish Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scottish Highlands
    • Scottish Highlands is located in Weber County
  • Shady Brook
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Brook
    • Shady Brook is located in Weber County
  • Slaterville ‑ Historic
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slaterville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slaterville
    • Slaterville is located in Weber County
  • Stone Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stone Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stone Creek
    • Stone Creek is located in Weber County
  • Terrace
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace
    • Terrace is located in Weber County
  • Townside Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Townside Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Townside Park
    • Townside Park is located in Weber County
  • Willowbrook
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willowbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willowbrook
    • Willowbrook is located in Weber County
  • Willowcreek
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willowcreek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willowcreek
    • Willowcreek is located in Weber County

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

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

• Ogden, which is the Seat of Weber County, lies just to the South Southeast.
• Salt Lake City, which is the State Capital of Utah, lies 36 miles [57.9 km]<1> to the south (S). If you could walk a straight line from Harrisville to Salt Lake City, with an average speed<3> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take over two days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just about two full days.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,841 miles [2,962.8 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<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,969 miles [11,215.5 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<5>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,737 miles [12,451.5 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<6>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,721 miles [9,207.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Harrisville: www.cityofharrisville.com/

The official website for Weber County: www.co.weber.ut.us/

The official website for State of Utah: https://www.utah.gov/