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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 Shamrock, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Shamrock 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 Shamrock:
    • 41.171333, -112.037998
    • 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 Shamrock
  • 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 Shamrock ...

We found 31 communities that share the name Shamrock.

Within Utah, the name Shamrock is unique.

Beyond Utah, we know of another 31 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 31 communities, 28 are located in the United States and four are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arkansas
      • Calhoun County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Shamrock [Calhoun County].
    • California
      • Imperial 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 Shamrock [Imperial County].
    • Colorado
      • Adams County
      • This Shamrock is located in Adams County and lies 440 miles [708.1 km]<3> to the east of the Shamrock that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Adams County community of Shamrock.
    • Florida
      • Dixie County
      • This Shamrock is located in Dixie County and lies 1,798 miles [2,893.6 km]<3> to the east southeast of the Shamrock that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dixie County community of Shamrock.
    • Georgia
      • Candler County
      • This Shamrock is located in Candler County and lies 1,753 miles [2,821.2 km]<3> to the east of the Shamrock that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Candler County community of Shamrock.
    • Illinois
      • Jasper County
      • This Shamrock is located in Jasper County and lies 1,266 miles [2,037.4 km]<3> to the east of the Shamrock that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jasper County community of Shamrock.
      • McLean County
      • This Shamrock is located in McLean County and lies 1,207 miles [1,942.5 km] to the east of the Shamrock that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the McLean County community of Shamrock.
    • Kansas
      • Seward County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Shamrock [Seward County].
    • Kentucky
      • Webster County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kentucky community of Shamrock [Webster County].
    • Louisiana
      • Natchitoches Parish
      • This Shamrock is located in Natchitoches Parish and lies 1,223 miles [1,968.2 km]<3> to the east southeast of the Shamrock that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Natchitoches Parish community of Shamrock.
    • Maryland
      • Harford County
      • This Shamrock is located in Harford County and lies 1,868 miles [3,006.3 km]<3> to the east of the Shamrock that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harford County community of Shamrock.
    • Missouri
      • Callaway County
      • This Shamrock is located in Callaway County and lies 1,082 miles [1,741.3 km]<3> to the east of the Shamrock that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Callaway County community of Shamrock.
    • Nebraska
      • Holt County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Nebraska community of Shamrock [Holt County].
    • Nevada
      • Nye 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 Nevada community of Shamrock [Nye County].
    • New York
      • Onondaga County
      • This Shamrock is located in Onondaga County and lies 1,819 miles [2,927.4 km]<3> to the east northeast of the Shamrock that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Onondaga County community of Shamrock.
    • North Carolina
      • Mecklenburg County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the North Carolina community of Shamrock [Mecklenburg County].
    • Oklahoma
      • Creek County
      • This Shamrock is located in Creek County and lies 908 miles [1,461.3 km]<3> to the east southeast of the Shamrock that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Creek County community of Shamrock.
    • Ontario
      • This Shamrock lies 1,778 miles [2,861.4 km]<3> to the east northeast of the Shamrock that is located in Weber County.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Berks County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Shamrock [Berks County].
      • Fayette County
      • This Shamrock is located in Fayette County and lies 1,683 miles [2,708.5 km]<3> to the east of the Shamrock that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Shamrock.
      • Greene County
      • This Shamrock is located in Greene County and lies 1,663 miles [2,676.3 km] to the east of the Shamrock that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Shamrock.
      • Northumberland County
      • This Shamrock is located in Northumberland County and lies 1,834 miles [2,951.5 km] to the east of the Shamrock that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Northumberland County community of Shamrock.
      • Somerset County
      • This Shamrock is located in Somerset County and lies 1,719 miles [2,766.5 km] to the east of the Shamrock that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Somerset County community of Shamrock.
    • Prince Edward Island
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Prince Edward Island community of Shamrock.
    • Saskatchewan
      • This Shamrock lies 672 miles [1,081.5 km]<3> to the north northeast of the Shamrock that is located in Weber County.
    • Texas
      • Dallas County
      • This Shamrock is located in Dallas County and lies 1,022 miles [1,644.7 km]<3> to the east southeast of the Shamrock that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dallas County community of Shamrock.
      • Wheeler County
      • This Shamrock is located in Wheeler County and lies 759 miles [1,221.5 km] to the east southeast of the Shamrock that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wheeler County community of Shamrock.
    • Virginia
      • Grayson County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Shamrock [Grayson County].
      • Salem City
      • This Shamrock is located in Salem City and lies 1,721 miles [2,769.7 km]<3> to the east of the Shamrock that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salem City community of Shamrock.
    • West Virginia
      • Logan County
      • This Shamrock is located in Logan County and lies 1,607 miles [2,586.2 km]<3> to the east of the Shamrock that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Logan County community of Shamrock.
    • Wisconsin
      • Jackson County
      • This Shamrock is located in Jackson County and lies 1,094 miles [1,760.6 km]<3> to the east northeast of the Shamrock that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Shamrock.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Shamrock ...

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.

  • Allred
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Allred have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allred
    • Allred is located in Weber County
  • Apple Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Apple Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apple Park
    • Apple Park is located in Weber County
  • Cedar Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Ridge
    • Cedar Ridge is located in Weber County
  • Chestnut Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Park
    • Chestnut Park is located in Davis County
  • Clint Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clint Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clint Village
    • Clint Village is located in Davis County
  • Cozydale
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cozydale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cozydale
    • Cozydale is located in Weber County
  • Diamond Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Diamond Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Diamond Hills
    • Diamond Hills is located in Weber County
  • English Manor
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for English Manor have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for English Manor
    • English Manor is located in Weber County
  • Foxglen
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Foxglen have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foxglen
    • Foxglen is located in Weber County
  • Goodfellow
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goodfellow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goodfellow
    • Goodfellow is located in Weber County
  • Harmony Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony Park
    • Harmony Park is located in Weber County
  • Heritage Square
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Square have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Square
    • Heritage Square is located in Davis County
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Jones
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jones have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones
      • Jones is located in Weber County
    • Lakeview Gardens
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Gardens
      • Lakeview Gardens is located in Davis County
    • Laurel Lea
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurel Lea have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Lea
      • Laurel Lea is located in Weber County
    • Lee Mesa
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lee Mesa have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lee Mesa
      • Lee Mesa is located in Weber County
    • Meadowlane
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowlane have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowlane
      • Meadowlane is located in Weber County
    • Park Lake
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Lake
      • Park Lake is located in Weber County
    • Peppermint Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peppermint Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peppermint Park
      • Peppermint Park is located in Davis County
    • Pleasant View
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant View
      • Pleasant View is located in Davis County
    • Purser
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Purser have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Purser
      • Purser is located in Weber County
    • Quail Point
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Point
      • Quail Point is located in Weber County
    • Sandalwood Square
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandalwood Square have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandalwood Square
      • Sandalwood Square is located in Davis County
    • Sunray
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunray have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunray
      • Sunray is located in Weber County
    • Sunset Dale
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Dale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Dale
      • Sunset Dale is located in Davis County
    • Tanner
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanner
      • Tanner is located in Weber County
    • Valley Side
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Side have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Side
      • Valley Side is located in Weber County

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

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

  • Ogden, which is the Seat of Weber County, lies just to the Northeast.
  • Salt Lake City, which is the State Capital of Utah, lies 29 miles [46.7 km]<3> to the south southeast (SSE). If you could walk a straight line from Shamrock to Salt Lake City, with an average speed<5> 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 just over a day.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,844 miles [2,967.6 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<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,977 miles [11,228.4 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,745 miles [12,464.4 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,729 miles [9,219.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Shamrock. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

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

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

Footnotes ...

<1>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 Shamrock 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.
<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 Shamrock, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<3>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 from Point A (ie- Shamrock) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Shamrock. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.1713, Longitude: -112.0380       In this case, the coordinates for Shamrock have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Shamrock 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 332.078 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.702 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.823 degrees.









 

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