- Elevation, modelled
- 273 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Kelly Hill264 m · 22.6 mi
- Nearest byway
- Historic National Road - Indiana1.9 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 21:15local time
- Coordinates
- 39.8138, -85.7458
Giant Cross is a artwork in Indiana, at a modelled 273 m. Kelly Hill stands 264 m to the southwest, 23 miles off. The nearest named place is Indigo Springs, a park 1.1 miles away. Historic National Road - Indiana passes 1.9 miles off. 4 named summits stand within 25 miles.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Giant Cross. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Hill | SW 233° | 264 m | 22.6 mi |
| Polk Hill | SW 233° | 261 m | 23.5 mi |
| Hog Back | S 173° | 258 m | 10.2 mi |
- 1.9 mi off the Historic National Road - IndianaNational
- 74.3 mi off the River Road Scenic BywayNational
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- Indigo Springs: 1.1 mi
- Macy Park: 1.2 mi
- Hancock 4H Fair Ground: 1.7 mi
- Riley Memorial Park: 1.8 mi
- Copeland Farm Park: 2.0 mi
Artworks
- James Whitcomb Riley: 2.3 mi
- Greenway Guy: 2.4 mi
- Painter/Walking Man: 2.7 mi
- Henry Henley Relief: 10.6 mi
- Siege the Day: 17.4 mi
Historic sites: 48
- John William "Will" Vawter: 2.6 mi
- ISP Memorial: 14.4 mi
- Marion Township Memorial Stone: 15.6 mi
- Firecrafter Plaza: 16.0 mi
- Ray Harroun Historical marker: 16.0 mi
Museums: 37
- Hancock County Historical Society: 1.9 mi
- Riley Home Museum: 2.5 mi
- Pendleton Historical Museum: 13.3 mi
- Indiana State Police Museum: 14.3 mi
- Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame: 14.7 mi
Nature reserves: 16
- Sargent Road Nature Park: 15.3 mi
- Blue Heron Nature Preserve: 15.4 mi
- Smith-Crisler Nature Preserve: 17.3 mi
- Fall Creek Woods: 17.3 mi
- Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve: 17.8 mi
Gardens: 12
- Community Garden Program: 12.8 mi
- Growing Places Indy: 20.7 mi
- Cottage Home Community Garden: 20.9 mi
- Chatham Arch Community Garden: 21.4 mi
- Garden Alley: 21.4 mi
Attractions: 8
- Memorial and External Flame: 14.5 mi
- Indy Scream Park / White River Paint Ball: 15.5 mi
- Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site: 21.8 mi
- Depew Memorial Fountain: 22.0 mi
- Forest Park Carousel & Concessions: 22.2 mi
Picnic sites: 5
- Site B: 14.2 mi
- Site A: 14.3 mi
- Site C: 14.3 mi
- Picnic Area: 20.5 mi
- Riverfront Pavilion: 23.0 mi
Peaks: 4
- Hog Back: 10.2 mi
- Imagination Hill: 22.4 mi
- Kelly Hill: 22.6 mi
- Polk Hill: 23.5 mi
Rest areas: 2
- Greenfield Rest Area (Eastbound): 2.3 mi
- Greenfield Rest Area (Westbound): 2.5 mi
Beaches: 2
- Geist Beach: 13.0 mi
- Morse Beach: 24.1 mi
Cliffs: 1
- White River Bluff: 20.6 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Corwin: 25.0 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:47 | 19:20 | 19:55 |
| June solstice | 06:16 | 20:35 | 21:15 |
| September equinox | 07:31 | 19:06 | 19:42 |
| December solstice | 08:02 | 16:39 | 17:22 |
Local time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Apr–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 27 | 30 | 40 | 52 | 62 | 71 | 74 | 73 | 66 | 54 | 42 | 32 |
| Precip in | 3.3 | 2.6 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 5.3 | 5.7 | 4.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.2 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Greenfield, 2 mi away.
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