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Glencoe
Glencoe was a place name used by Scottish immigrants to name several places in the world. It may also refer to: * Glen Coe, Lochaber, Highland, Scotland ** Massacre of Glencoe, 1692 ** Glencoe, Highland, a village in the glen *** Glencoe Lochan, a tract of forest near the village Other places Australia *Glencoe, New South Wales * Glencoe, Queensland, a locality in the Toowoomba Region * Glencoe, South Australia *Glencoe Station, in Queensland *Delamere Station (pastoral lease), in the Northern Territory, once known as Glencoe Canada * Glencoe, Nova Scotia (other) * Glencoe, Ontario * Glencoe Island, Nunavut * Glencoe, Restigouche County, New Brunswick New Zealand *Glencoe, New Zealand South Africa *Glencoe, KwaZulu-Natal United States *Glencoe, Alabama *Glencoe, California *Glencoe, Florida *Glencoe, Illinois **Glencoe station, a railroad station * The Glencoe (Indianapolis, Indiana), listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Center Township of India ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Massacre Of Glencoe
The Massacre of Glencoe ( gd, Murt Ghlinne Comhann) took place in Glen Coe in the Highlands of Scotland on 13 February 1692. An estimated 30 members and associates of Clan MacDonald of Glencoe were killed by Scottish government forces, allegedly for failing to pledge allegiance to the new monarchs, William III and Mary II. Although the Jacobite rising of 1689 was no longer a serious threat by May 1690, unrest continued in the remote Highlands which consumed military resources the government needed for the Nine Years' War in Flanders. In late 1690, the Scottish government agreed to pay the Jacobite clan chiefs a total of £12,000 in return for swearing an oath of loyalty to William and Mary; however, disagreements over how to divide the money meant by December 1691 none of them had taken the oath. Under pressure from William, Secretary of State Lord Stair decided to make an example as a warning of the consequences for further delay. The Glencoe MacDonalds were not the only ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glencoe, New Mexico
Glencoe is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States. Its ZIP code is 88324. The community is located on the Rio Ruidoso and U.S. Highway 70, between Ruidoso Downs and San Patricio. It is just east of the Lincoln National Forest. It contains one location the State Register of Cultural Properties, St. Anne's Chapel. Its economy is historically based on agriculture, and its inhabitants have historically participated in ranch dances, rodeos, and baseball games. The area was settled in the 1880s, and as of the 2010 census, had a population of 210 people. The area now has a distillery and a museum and gift shop at Fox Cave. History The community was named after the word glen, a Scottish term for a valley, and the Coe family, including outlaws George Coe and Frank Coe. The Coe family began settling in the area around 1880 after moving south from Las Vegas, Nevada and working the Santa Fe Trail throughout the 1870s. After the Lincoln County Wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glencoe, Alabama
Glencoe (local pronunciation "Glin-ko") is a city in Calhoun and Etowah counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is part of the Gadsden Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city incorporated in 1939. The population was 5,160 at the 2010 census. Geography Glencoe is located at 33°57'11.333" North, 85°56'9.125" West (33.953148, -85.935868). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.49%, is water. Demographics 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 5,152 people, 2,000 households, and 1,526 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 2,132 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.93% White, 1.73% Black or African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. 0.35% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 2,000 households, out of which 32.2% had ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glencoe, Florida
Glencoe is a census-designated place (CDP) in Volusia County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,582 at the 2010 census. Geography Glencoe is located at (29.009764, -80.965759). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , of which is land, and (0.57%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 2,485 people, 975 households, and 740 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 125.4/km2 (325.0/mi2). There were 1,033 housing units at an average density of 52.1/km2 (135.1/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.99% White, 1.09% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.97% of the population. There were 975 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glencoe, Minnesota
Glencoe is the county seat of McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 5,631 at the 2010 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of , of which is land and is water. U.S. Highway 212 and Minnesota State Highway 22 are the town's two main routes. History Glencoe was laid out in 1855, and named after Glen Coe, Scotland. A post office has been in operation at Glencoe since 1856. Glencoe was incorporated as a city in 1909. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 5,631 people, 2,220 households, and 1,467 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 2,424 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 92.0% White, 0.6% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 4.8% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.8% of the population. There were 2,220 households, of which 33.9% had children u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glencoe, Ohio
Glencoe is a census-designated place in southern Richland Township, Belmont County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 264. It has a post office with the ZIP code 43928. Glencoe is part of the Wheeling, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. History Glencoe was laid out in 1855 when the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad was extended to that point. Some say the community was named after the Coe family, who settled in a nearby glen, while others believe the name is a transfer from Glencoe, Scotland Glencoe or Glencoe Village ( Gaelic: ''A’ Chàrnaich'') is the main settlement in Glen Coe in the Lochaber area of the Scottish Highlands. It lies at the north-west end of the glen, on the southern bank of the River Coe where it enters Loch .... A post office called Glencoe has been in operation since 1855. References Census-designated places in Belmont County, Ohio 1855 establishments in Ohio Populated places established in 1855 {{Belmo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glencoe, New South Wales
Glencoe is a village on the Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Glen Innes Severn Shire Council local government area. It has an elevation of about . At the , Glencoe had a population of 192 people. Glencoe is located on the New England Highway around south of Glen Innes. The Main North railway line (now closed) had a platform and sidings, opened 1884, closed 1975. The Red Lion Tavern is located there with a display of artworks and other memorabilia. Bellevue Cottage Gallery and Cafe has a range of crafts and cottage goods from the surrounding district. The historic Uniting Church there is over 100 years old. A sports ground is located on the northern side of the village, along with a fossicking area, to the south, on the creek. Here it may be possible to find sapphires or zircons. The Red Lion has re-opened since November 2011. Glencoe was named by early European settlers after Glencoe, Scotland Glencoe or Glencoe Village ( Gaelic: ''A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glencoe (Newark, New Jersey)
Glencoe, also known as ''Coe Mansion'', is located in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. The building was built in 1871 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 1, 1991. See also *National Register of Historic Places listings in Essex County, New Jersey List of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Essex County, New Jersey __NOTOC__ This is intended to be a complete list of properties and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Essex County, New Jersey. ... References Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in New Jersey Italianate architecture in New Jersey Houses completed in 1871 Houses in Essex County, New Jersey Buildings and structures in Newark, New Jersey National Register of Historic Places in Newark, New Jersey New Jersey Register of Historic Places {{NewJersey-NRHP-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glencoe, Missouri
Glencoe was an unincorporated community in western St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. It is located on the west side of the Meramec River, north of Eureka in the southern part of Wildwood and is just off Route 109. History Glencoe was named after Glen Coe in Scotland, the site of the Massacre of Glencoe The Massacre of Glencoe ( gd, Murt Ghlinne Comhann) took place in Glen Coe in the Highlands of Scotland The Highlands ( sco, the Hielands; gd, a’ Ghàidhealtachd , 'the place of the Gaels') is a historical region of Scotland. Cultur .... References External links1983 History of Glencoe, by Al Foster Unincorporated communities in St. Louis County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{StLouisCountyMO-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glencoe, North Carolina
Glencoe is an unincorporated community in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States on North Carolina Highway 62, north-northeast of downtown Burlington. It is located on the Haw River. Glencoe is located north of Morgantown, and west-northwest of Carolina, a neighboring unincorporated settlement also on the Haw River. Glencoe is also home to Textile Mill Town, and Textile Heritage Museum. The Glencoe Mill Village Historic District and Glencoe School are listed on the National Register of Historic Places The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance or "great artistic v .... References External links Glencoe Mill Village, Preservation North CarolinaTextile Heritage Museum at Glencoe, North CarolinaGlencoe Research Forum Unincorporated communities in Alamance County, North Carolina U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glencoe (Glencoe, Maryland)
Glencoe is a historic home and resort complex located at Glencoe, Baltimore County, Maryland. It consists if a complex of Italianate-influenced domestic buildings and structures, clustered around a square, two-story frame dwelling. The house features a broad porch, which wraps around two sides with an iron-railed deck atop the porch. Four interior brick chimneys rise around a central observation deck. The property also includes a two-story, mansard roofed stable / carriage house, a smokehouse, ice house, sheep shed, garden house (probably a former chicken house), and a latticed frame gazebo. It was built in 1851-1856 as a private residence, but was subsequently developed as a summer resort. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance or "gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glencoe, Maryland
Glencoe is an unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. Glencoe was listed on the National Register of Historic Places The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance or "great artistic ... in 1983. References Unincorporated communities in Baltimore County, Maryland Unincorporated communities in Maryland {{BaltimoreCountyMD-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
