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Gadsden may refer to: Places *Gadsden, Alabama **Gadsden Depot, a United States Army Depot in the city of Gadsden, Alabama *Gadsden, Arizona *Gadsden, Indiana *Gadsden, South Carolina *Gadsden, Tennessee *Gadsden County, Florida *Gadsden Independent School District, New Mexico People *James Gadsden (1788–1858), American statesman and namesake of the Gadsden Purchase *Christopher Gadsden (1724–1805), American soldier and statesman *Ernie Gadsden (1895–1966), English footballer *Oronde Gadsden (born 1971), American football player *Peter Gadsden (1929–2006), British chartered engineer and Lord Mayor of London * William Gadsden (1910–1995), South African cricketer Other uses *Gadsden Purchase *Gadsden flag The Gadsden flag is a historical American flag with a yellow field depicting a timber rattlesnake coiled and ready to strike. Beneath the rattlesnake are the words: " TREAD ON ME". Some modern versions of the flag include an apostrophe. The fl ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gadsden, Alabama
Gadsden is a city in and the county seat of Etowah County in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is located on the Coosa River about northeast of Birmingham and southwest of Chattanooga, Tennessee. It is the primary city of the Gadsden Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of 103,931. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 33,945. In the 19th century, Gadsden was Alabama's second-most important center of commerce and industry, trailing only the seaport of Mobile. The two cities were important shipping centers: Gadsden for riverboats and Mobile for international trade. From the late 19th century through the 1980s, Gadsden was a center of heavy industry, including the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and Republic Steel. In 1991, following more than a decade of sharp decline in industry, Gadsden was awarded the honor of All-America City by the National Civic League. History The first substantial European-American settlement in the area that developed a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gadsden Depot
Gadsden Depot is a United States military depot for storage of industrial materials in the city of Gadsden, Alabama. The facility was known as Gadsden Air Force Station until deactivation in 1961. During World War II, it was referred to as Army Air Force Specialized Depot #829. The facility is now an industrial park An industrial park (also known as industrial estate, trading estate) is an area zoned and planned for the purpose of industrial development. An industrial park can be thought of as a more "heavyweight" version of a business park or office park ... used by various firms. One side is also adjacent to the city of Glencoe. References Installations of the United States Air Force in Alabama Buildings and structures in Gadsden, Alabama Military installations closed in 1961 Defense National Stockpile Center facilities {{EtowahCountyAL-geo-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gadsden, Arizona
Gadsden is a census-designated place (CDP) in Yuma County, Arizona, United States. The population was 953 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Yuma Metropolitan Statistical Area. Geography Gadsden is located at (32.557903, -114.783280). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 953 people, 236 households, and 206 families residing in the CDP. The population density was . There were 287 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the CDP was 40.9% White, 3.6% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 53.6% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. 93.8% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 236 households, out of which 61.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.4% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.7% were non-families. 11.9% of ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gadsden, Indiana
Gadsden is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Boone County, in the U.S. state of Indiana Indiana () is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. It is the 38th-largest by area and the 17th-most populous of the 50 States. Its capital and largest city is Indianapolis. Indiana was admitted to the United States as the 19th s .... History A post office was established at Gadsden in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1909. Geography Gadsden is located at . References Unincorporated communities in Boone County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana Indianapolis metropolitan area {{BooneCountyIN-geo-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gadsden, South Carolina
Gadsden is a census-designated place in Richland County, South Carolina, Richland County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 1,632 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Columbia, South Carolina metropolitan area. History The John J. Kaminer House, Magnolia (Gadsden, South Carolina), Magnolia, Oakwood (Gadsden, South Carolina), Oakwood, and Richland Presbyterian Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography Gadsden is located at latitude 33.846 North and longitude 80.766 West. The elevation is above sea level.Gadsden, South Carolina . HomeTownLocator. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has an area of , of which , or 0.06%, is water. The community is located at the intersection of state highways South Carolina Highway 48, 48 and South Carolina ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gadsden, Tennessee
Gadsden is a town in Crockett County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 470 at the 2010 census. It is the birthplace of Hall of Fame rock guitarist Scotty Moore, who played with Elvis Presley and Ricky Nelson. History Gadsden was established in the mid-19th century as a stop along the Memphis, Clarksville and Louisville Railroad. It was named for prominent U.S. diplomat James Gadsden (1788–1858), who was responsible for the Gadsden Purchase.Larry Miller, Tennessee Place Names' (Indiana University Press, 2001), p. 81. Geography Gadsden is located at (35.777300, -88.990442). The town lies northeast of Jackson along a congruent stretch of U.S. Route 70 and U.S. Route 79. Tennessee State Route 221 intersects this highway toward the center of town. Humboldt lies to the northeast along US 79, and Bells lies to the southwest. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 5 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gadsden County, Florida
Gadsden County is a county located in the panhandle of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 43,826. Its county seat is Quincy. Gadsden County is included in the Tallahassee, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area. Gadsden County is the only majority (over 50%) African-American county in Florida. History Gadsden County was created in 1823. It was named for James Gadsden of South Carolina, who served as Andrew Jackson's aide-de-camp in Florida in 1818. Gadsden County is historically known for its tobacco crop which is obsolete today. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (2.3%) is water. Gadsden County is part of the Tallahassee Metropolitan Statistical Area. Gadsden County is in the Eastern Time Zone. Its western border with Jackson County forms the boundary in this area between the Eastern and Central Time Zones. Adjacent counties * Decatur County, Georgia - north * Seminole Coun ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gadsden Independent School District
The Gadsden Independent School District (GISD) is a New Mexico school district headquartered in Sunland Park. Gadsden ISD's superintendent is currently Travis Dempsey who was appointed by the board of education after Efren Yturralde's resignation June 2017. GISD serves Doña Ana County and southern Otero County with a total territory of .GISD History ." Gadsden Independent Schools. Retrieved on August 19, 2015. The school district is named for . As of 2015 it has 14,200 students. Cities and Towns Cities and towns served by the district include the following: In both[...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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James Gadsden
James Gadsden (May 15, 1788December 26, 1858) was an American diplomat, soldier and businessman after whom the Gadsden Purchase is named, pertaining to land which the United States bought from Mexico, and which became the southern portions of Arizona and New Mexico. James Gadsden served as Adjutant General of the U.S. Army from August 13, 1821 – March 22, 1822. Between 1853 and 1856, he served as U.S. Minister to Mexico. He was known commonly as General Gadsden, although he never had a rank above colonel. Biography Little is known about the life of Gadsden, especially his early life. It is known that he was born in Charleston, South Carolina, during 1788, and that he was grandson of the American Revolutionary War hero Christopher Gadsden, for whom the Gadsden flag was named. It is also known that Gadsden earned his bachelor's degree from Yale University in Connecticut, completing this degree in 1806. In university, he was a member of the debating and secret society, Brothers ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Christopher Gadsden
Christopher Gadsden (February 16, 1724 – August 28, 1805) was an American politician who was the principal leader of the South Carolina Patriot movement during the American Revolution. He was a delegate to the Continental Congress, a brigadier general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina, a merchant, and the designer of the Gadsden flag. He is a signatory to the Continental Association. Early life Gadsden was born in 1724 in Charleston, South Carolina. He was the son of Thomas Gadsden, who had been in the Royal Navy before becoming customs collector for the Port of Charleston. He was sent to school near Bristol, England. He returned to America in 1740 and served as an apprentice at a counting house in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He inherited a large fortune from his parents who died in 1741. From 1745 to 1746 he was a purser on a British warship during King George's War. He entered into mercantile ventures and ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ernie Gadsden
Ernest Gadsden (22 December 1895–1966) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Blackpool, Halifax Town and Norwich City Norwich City Football Club (also known as The Canaries or The Yellows) is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. The club competes in the EFL Championship following their relegation from the Premier League in the 20 .... References 1895 births 1979 deaths English men's footballers Men's association football defenders English Football League players Norwich City F.C. players Shildon A.F.C. players Portsmouth F.C. players Blackpool F.C. players Halifax Town A.F.C. players People from Bulwell {{England-footy-defender-1890s-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Oronde Gadsden
Oronde Benjamin Gadsden (pronounced o-RON-day) (born August 20, 1971) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins. He also was a member of the Frankfurt Galaxy (NFL Europe), Frankfurt Galaxy of the World League of American Football, WLAF and the Portland Forest Dragons of the Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football at Winston-Salem State University. Early years Gadsden attended Burke High School, where he practiced basketball and football. He accepted a basketball scholarship from Winston-Salem State University. Although he spent his first year as a basketball player, he decided to concentrate on American football, football as a sophomore, posting 31 receptions for 810 yards (26.1-yard average) and 13 touchdowns. As a junior, he had 31 receptions for 836 yards (27-yard average) and 14 touchdowns. In his last year of eligibility, he had 56 receptions, led the Central Intercollegiate Ath ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |