- Elevation, modelled
- 269 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Kelly Hill264 m · 20.4 mi
- Nearest byway
- Historic National Road - Indianaon it
- Sunset, June solstice
- 21:15local time
- Coordinates
- 39.7851, -85.7689
James Whitcomb Riley is a artwork in Indiana, at a modelled 269 m. Kelly Hill stands 264 m to the southwest, 20 miles off. The nearest named place is Greenway Guy, a artwork 0.1 miles away. Historic National Road - Indiana runs past it. 8 named summits stand within 25 miles.
- Built
- 1918
- Operated by
- Hancock County Commissioners
- Step-free access
- Yes
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of James Whitcomb Riley. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Hill | SW 235° | 264 m | 20.4 mi |
| Polk Hill | SW 235° | 261 m | 21.4 mi |
| Hog Back | SSE 163° | 258 m | 8.5 mi |
| McFarren Hill | SSW 193° | 256 m | 23.5 mi |
| McCrea Hill | SSW 192° | 246 m | 23.0 mi |
| Money Hill | SSW 192° | 241 m | 24.4 mi |
| Mars Hill | W 260° | 213 m | 24.9 mi |
- On the Historic National Road - IndianaNational
- 74.5 mi off the River Road Scenic BywayNational
Named places within 25 miles
- Greenway Guy: 0.1 mi
- Painter/Walking Man: 0.5 mi
- Giant Cross: 2.3 mi
- Henry Henley Relief: 10.9 mi
- Washington Irving: 16.1 mi
- Pennsy Trail Park: 0.1 mi
- Pennsy Trail Park: 0.1 mi
- Sister City Park: 0.1 mi
- Depot Park: 0.2 mi
- Greenfield Art Park: 0.4 mi
- John William "Will" Vawter: 0.3 mi
- ISP Memorial: 13.2 mi
- Marion Township Memorial Stone: 13.6 mi
- Allegheny Airlines Flight 853 Memorial: 14.3 mi
- Firecrafter Plaza: 15.4 mi
- Riley Home Museum: 0.2 mi
- Hancock County Historical Society: 0.7 mi
- Indiana State Police Museum: 13.1 mi
- Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame: 14.0 mi
- Pendleton Historical Museum: 15.3 mi
- Blue Heron Nature Preserve: 15.0 mi
- Sargent Road Nature Park: 15.2 mi
- Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve: 17.9 mi
- Nonie Werbe Krauss Nature Preserve: 19.5 mi
- Smith-Crisler Nature Preserve: 19.6 mi
- Community Garden Program: 14.0 mi
- Growing Places Indy: 19.3 mi
- Cottage Home Community Garden: 19.5 mi
- Chatham Arch Community Garden: 20.0 mi
- Garden Alley: 20.0 mi
- Hog Back: 8.5 mi
- Kelly Hill: 20.4 mi
- Polk Hill: 21.4 mi
- McCrea Hill: 23.0 mi
- McFarren Hill: 23.5 mi
- Memorial and External Flame: 13.3 mi
- Indy Scream Park / White River Paint Ball: 17.8 mi
- Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site: 20.5 mi
- Depew Memorial Fountain: 20.6 mi
- International Chimpanzee Complex Community Hub: 21.7 mi
- Site B: 12.0 mi
- Site A: 12.1 mi
- Site C: 12.2 mi
- Picnic Area: 20.2 mi
- Riverfront Pavilion: 21.6 mi
- Greenfield Rest Area (Eastbound): 4.3 mi
- Greenfield Rest Area (Westbound): 4.5 mi
- Geist Beach: 13.7 mi
- Morse Beach: 24.9 mi
- White River Bluff: 22.8 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, under a mile away.
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