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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 Hebron, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Hebron and the surrounding area.

  • 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 Hebron:
    • 37.576556, -113.819488
    • 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 Hebron
  • 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 Hebron ...

We found 56 communities that share the name Hebron.

Within Utah, the name Hebron is unique.

Beyond Utah, we know of another 56 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 56 communities, 51 are located in the United States and five are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Bibb County
      • This Hebron is located in Bibb County and lies 1,531 miles [2,463.9 km]<1> to the east of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bibb County community of Hebron.
      • Calhoun 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 Alabama community of Hebron [Calhoun County].
      • Henry County
      • This Hebron is located in Henry County and lies 1,676 miles [2,697.3 km] to the east of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henry County community of Hebron.
      • Marshall County
      • This Hebron is located in Marshall County and lies 1,541 miles [2,480 km] to the east of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marshall County community of Hebron.
    • Arkansas
      • Clark 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 Hebron [Clark County].
      • Cleveland County
      • This Hebron is located in Cleveland County and lies 1,235 miles [1,987.5 km]<1> to the east of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cleveland County community of Hebron.
    • California
      • Yolo 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 California community of Hebron [Yolo County].
    • Colorado
      • Jackson 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 Colorado community of Hebron [Jackson County].
      • Larimer 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 Colorado community of Hebron [Larimer County].
    • Connecticut
      • Tolland County
      • This Hebron is located in Tolland County and lies 2,201 miles [3,542.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tolland County community of Hebron.
    • Georgia
      • Banks County
      • This Hebron is located in Banks County and lies 1,710 miles [2,752 km]<1> to the east of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Banks County community of Hebron.
      • Washington County
      • This Hebron is located in Washington County and lies 1,758 miles [2,829.2 km] to the east of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Hebron.
    • Illinois
      • McHenry County
      • This Hebron is located in McHenry County and lies 1,378 miles [2,217.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the McHenry County community of Hebron.
    • Indiana
      • Porter County
      • This Hebron is located in Porter County and lies 1,436 miles [2,311 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Porter County community of Hebron.
    • Iowa
      • Adair County
      • This Hebron is located in Adair County and lies 1,070 miles [1,722 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Adair County community of Hebron.
    • Kansas
      • Clay 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 Hebron [Clay County].
      • Saline 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 Hebron [Saline County].
    • Kentucky
      • Boone County
      • This Hebron is located in Boone County and lies 1,574 miles [2,533.1 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Boone County community of Hebron.
    • Louisiana
      • Claiborne Parish
      • This Hebron is located in Claiborne Parish and lies 1,226 miles [1,973.1 km]<1> to the east of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Claiborne Parish community of Hebron.
      • Jackson Parish
      • This Hebron is located in Jackson Parish and lies 1,251 miles [2,013.3 km] to the east of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson Parish community of Hebron.
    • Maine
      • Oxford County
      • This Hebron is located in Oxford County and lies 2,284 miles [3,675.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oxford County community of Hebron.
    • Manitoba
      • We haven't found the location of this community yet.
    • Maryland
      • Wicomico County
      • This Hebron is located in Wicomico County and lies 2,060 miles [3,315.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wicomico County community of Hebron.
    • Mississippi
      • Amite County
      • This Hebron is located in Amite County and lies 1,384 miles [2,227.3 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Amite County community of Hebron.
      • Jefferson Davis County
      • This Hebron is located in Jefferson Davis County and lies 1,410 miles [2,269.2 km] to the east of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson Davis County community of Hebron.
      • Jones County
      • This Hebron is located in Jones County and lies 1,442 miles [2,320.7 km] to the east of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jones County community of Hebron.
      • Lawrence 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 Mississippi community of Hebron [Lawrence County].
      • Pontotoc County
      • This Hebron is located in Pontotoc County and lies 1,397 miles [2,248.3 km] to the east of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pontotoc County community of Hebron.
    • Missouri
      • Douglas County
      • This Hebron is located in Douglas County and lies 1,189 miles [1,913.5 km]<1> to the east of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Douglas County community of Hebron.
      • Livingston 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 Missouri community of Hebron [Livingston County].
      • Shelby County
      • This Hebron is located in Shelby County and lies 1,181 miles [1,900.6 km] to the east northeast of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shelby County community of Hebron.
    • Nebraska
      • Thayer County
      • This Hebron is located in Thayer County and lies 889 miles [1,430.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Thayer County community of Hebron.
    • New Brunswick
      • This Hebron lies 2,545 miles [4,095.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
    • New Hampshire
      • Grafton County
      • This Hebron is located in Grafton County and lies 2,217 miles [3,567.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grafton County community of Hebron.
    • New Mexico
      • Colfax County
      • This Hebron is located in Colfax County and lies 517 miles [832 km]<1> to the east of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Colfax County community of Hebron.
    • New York
      • Washington 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 New York community of Hebron [Washington County].
    • Newfoundland and Labrador
      • This Hebron lies 2,674 miles [4,303.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
    • North Carolina
      • Granville County
      • This Hebron is located in Granville County and lies 1,927 miles [3,101.2 km]<1> to the east of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Granville County community of Hebron.
      • Mecklenburg 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 North Carolina community of Hebron [Mecklenburg County].
    • North Dakota
      • Morton County
      • This Hebron is located in Morton County and lies 879 miles [1,414.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morton County community of Hebron.
    • Nova Scotia
      • This Hebron lies 2,500 miles [4,023.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
    • Ohio
      • Licking County
      • This Hebron is located in Licking County and lies 1,685 miles [2,711.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Licking County community of Hebron.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Lebanon County
      • This Hebron is located in Lebanon County and lies 2,003 miles [3,223.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lebanon County community of Hebron.
      • Potter County
      • This Hebron is located in Potter County and lies 1,907 miles [3,069 km] to the east northeast of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Potter County community of Hebron.
    • Prince Edward Island
      • This Hebron lies 2,569 miles [4,134.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
    • South Carolina
      • Marlboro County
      • This Hebron is located in Marlboro County and lies 1,910 miles [3,073.8 km]<1> to the east of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marlboro County community of Hebron.
      • Spartanburg County
      • This community is historic<2> and although located in Spartanburg County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Spartanburg County community of Hebron.
      • Williamsburg 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 South Carolina community of Hebron [Williamsburg County].
    • Tennessee
      • Hardeman County
      • This Hebron is located in Hardeman County and lies 1,391 miles [2,238.6 km]<1> to the east of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hardeman County community of Hebron.
    • Texas
      • Denton County
      • This Hebron is located in Denton County and lies 1,002 miles [1,612.6 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Denton County community of Hebron.
    • Virginia
      • Augusta County
      • This Hebron is located in Augusta County and lies 1,879 miles [3,024 km]<1> to the east of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Augusta County community of Hebron.
      • Carroll County
      • This Hebron is located in Carroll County and lies 1,802 miles [2,900 km] to the east of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Hebron.
      • Dinwiddie County
      • This Hebron is located in Dinwiddie County and lies 1,964 miles [3,160.8 km] to the east of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dinwiddie County community of Hebron.
    • West Virginia
      • Marion County
      • This Hebron is located in Marion County and lies 1,819 miles [2,927.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Hebron.
      • Pleasants County
      • This Hebron is located in Pleasants County and lies 1,767 miles [2,843.7 km] to the east northeast of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pleasants County community of Hebron.
    • Wisconsin
      • Jefferson County
      • This Hebron is located in Jefferson County and lies 1,368 miles [2,201.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Hebron that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Hebron.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Hebron ...

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.

  • Brown ‑ Historic
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brown
    • Brown is located in Lincoln County (NV)
  • Bull Valley ‑ Historic
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bull Valley
    • Bull Valley is located in Washington County
  • Central
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central
    • Central is located in Washington County
  • Crestline ‑ Historic
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crestline
    • Crestline is located in Lincoln County (NV)
  • Desert Springs ‑ Historic
    (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Desert Springs. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Desert Springs
    • Desert Springs is located in Iron County
  • Enterprise
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  • Heist ‑ Historic
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heist have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heist
    • Heist is located in Iron County
  • Horseshoe Bend
    (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Horseshoe Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horseshoe Bend
    • Horseshoe Bend is located in Lincoln County (NV)
  • Mountain Meadows ‑ Historic
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Meadows
    • Mountain Meadows is located in Washington County

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

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers and using the location of where the historic community of Hebron once stood, the straight-line distance beginning in Hebron and extending to:

  • Saint George, which is the Seat of Washington County, lies 35 miles [56.3 km]<1> to the south southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Hebron to Saint George, with an average speed<7> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of 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.
  • Salt Lake City, which is the State Capital of Utah, lies 242 miles [389.5 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take nearly four hours, a buggy would take 10 days and walking would take 14 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,983 miles [3,191.3 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take three full days, a buggy would take 78 days and walking would take 113 days.
  • The shortest distance<8> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 7,241 miles [11,653.3 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<9>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 8,009 miles [12,889.2 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<10>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,983 miles [9,628.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<11>

The official website for Washington County: www.washco.state.ut.us/

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' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Hebron) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Hebron. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.5766, Longitude: -113.8195    
<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 Hebron, 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 Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's 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 Hebron 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>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<7>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.
<8>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 Hebron to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 333.11 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 332.627 degrees.
<11>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 323.053 degrees.









 

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