Robert Fulton Birthplace
Robert Fulton Birthplace is an attraction in Pennsylvania, at a modelled elevation of 128 m. Welsh Mountain stands 313 m to the north-northeast, 25 miles off. The nearest named place is Cherry Hill, a peak 3.8 miles away. Mason and Dixon Byway passes 7.8 miles off. 36 named summits stand within 25 miles.
The story
Quarryville, Pennsylvania, NRHP-listed, in Lancaster County
Wikidata Q7344578, referenced by the OpenStreetMap record.
What to expect
- Operated by
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
How to reach it
- 7.8 mi off the Mason and Dixon Byway
- 9.4 mi off the Lower Susquehanna Scenic Byway
- 22.6 mi off the Horses and Hounds Scenic Byway
- 25.3 mi off the Red Clay Valley Scenic Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Kilgore Falls · 16 mi
- King & Queen Seat · 18 mi
- Hawk Point · 27 mi
Named places within 25 miles
- State Game Lands Number 136: 4.4 mi
- Ferncliff Wildlife and Wildflower Preserve: 4.8 mi
- Rock Springs Preserve: 5.4 mi
- Wissler Run Nature Preserve: 6.7 mi
- Muddy Run Recreation Park: 7.2 mi
- Chester Water Authority: 4.8 mi
- Colerain TownshipCommunity Park: 5.5 mi
- Memorial Park: 6.2 mi
- Huffnagle Park: 6.4 mi
- Cold Cabin Park: 7.1 mi
- Thomas Neel Homestead: 6.8 mi
- Bald Friar Road & Ferry: 7.3 mi
- Hamilton Ruins (1870s): 8.5 mi
- Whiteford Farm House (1885): 8.7 mi
- Bigfoot Cabin (ruins): 8.8 mi
- Indian Steps Totem Pole: 12.2 mi
- Jakes Country Trading Post: 14.5 mi
- Hand: 17.2 mi
- Missles Into Plowshares: 17.6 mi
- Parallel Bar Carving: 17.7 mi
- Herr’s Snack Factory Tour: 8.4 mi
- Old Line Museum: 10.3 mi
- Hosanna School Museum: 10.3 mi
- National Toy Train Museum: 12.7 mi
- 1719 Museum: 13.4 mi
- Georgia's Garden: 13.0 mi
- Polinator Garden: 13.6 mi
- Community Connecting Us - Community Garden: 13.7 mi
- Safe Harbor Arboretum: 14.9 mi
- Millersville Alumni Bell Court Garden: 17.0 mi
- Cherry Hill: 3.8 mi
- Goat Hill: 6.7 mi
- Bald Friar: 7.3 mi
- Face Rock: 7.9 mi
- Stony Hill: 8.8 mi
- Herrs Potato Chip Factory: 8.4 mi
- Lime Valley covered bridge: 11.6 mi
- Choo Choo Barn: 12.4 mi
- Village Green Miniature Golf: 12.6 mi
- Mercer's Mill Covered Bridge: 12.9 mi
- Wildcat Point: 7.0 mi
- ZP16: 9.3 mi
- ZP34: 9.6 mi
- ZP37: 9.6 mi
- Green Quarry: 9.7 mi
- Deer Creek Picnic Area: 12.6 mi
- Leaman Place Junction: 14.1 mi
- Wilson's Picnic Area: 17.5 mi
- Rock Ridge Picnic Area: 18.0 mi
- Hills Grove Picnic Area: 18.1 mi
- Garrett Island Beach: 16.9 mi
- Roachs Shore: 20.6 mi
- North East Beach Area: 23.2 mi
- Belcamp Beach: 23.7 mi
- Black Barren Spring: 4.9 mi
- Black Rock Spring: 5.0 mi
- Lapidum: 14.3 mi
- Frenchtown: 22.9 mi
- Willow Hill Covered Bridge: 15.4 mi
- Kilgore Falls: 16.2 mi
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Robert Fulton Birthplace. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welsh Mountain | NNE 29° | 313 m | 24.9 mi |
| Mount Pisgah | WNW 303° | 256 m | 24.6 mi |
| Gap Hill | NNE 33° | 252 m | 15.1 mi |
| Stony Hill | N 355° | 233 m | 8.8 mi |
| Red Hill | NW 314° | 192 m | 10.2 mi |
| Oak Hill | N 359° | 190 m | 10.3 mi |
| Turkey Hill | NW 304° | 184 m | 19.0 mi |
| Chestnut Hill | NW 320° | 178 m | 22.4 mi |
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:09 | 18:41 | 19:17 |
| June solstice | 05:37 | 19:56 | 20:37 |
| September equinox | 06:53 | 18:28 | 19:04 |
| December solstice | 07:23 | 16:01 | 16:44 |
Local time (America/New_York).
Climate normals
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Apr–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 30 | 32 | 41 | 52 | 61 | 70 | 75 | 73 | 66 | 54 | 43 | 35 |
| Precip in | 3.5 | 2.9 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 4.1 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Octoraro Lake, 6 mi away.
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
OpenStreetMapWikidataOpenStreetMap element way/335077771
Day trips start here
- Oxford · 10 mi
- Strasburg · 12 mi
- Intercourse · 16 mi
- Lancaster County · 17 mi
- Perryville · 17 mi
- Havre de Grace · 18 mi
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