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Luverne School District (1922–1982), first female American football player
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Luverne or Lu Verne is the name of several places in the United States: *Luverne, Alabama * Luverne, Minnesota *Luverne, North Dakota * Luverne Township, Minnesota *Lu Verne, Iowa See also * Luverne (automobile), an early automobile manufacturer * Luverne Wise Luverne Nora Wise Albert (March 30, 1922 – July 18, 1982) was an American football placekicker and quarterback for Atmore High School who was the first female player to score on a men's team. She was the team's backup kicker in the 1939 and 194 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luverne, Alabama
Luverne is a city in and the county seat of Crenshaw County, Alabama, United States. The city describes itself as "The Friendliest City in the South", a slogan that appears on its "welcome" signs. At the 2020 census, the population was 2,765. History Luverne was one of numerous towns developed in the state as a result of railroad construction. On July 2, 1880, the Montgomery and Southern Railway was created to construct a new railroad linking Montgomery to the Florida coast. The company completed around of narrow gauge track by September 18, 1882. The company was reorganized as the Montgomery and Florida Railway in May 1886, and a second time as the Northwest and Florida Railroad in 1888. In November 1888, the railroad reached the site of Luverne in the central part of Crenshaw County, near the Patsaliga River. Now totaling the line was converted to standard gauge by July 1889 and it was decided to proceed no further. The Alabama Terminal and Improvement Company, a subsidi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luverne, Minnesota
Luverne () is a city in Rock County, Minnesota, United States, along the Rock River. The population was 4,946 at the 2020 census. It is one of four towns profiled in the 2007 Ken Burns documentary '' The War''. It is the main setting for the second season of the TV show '' Fargo''. History A post office called Luverne has been in operation since 1868. Luverne was platted in 1870, and named for Luverne Hawes, the daughter of a settler. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of ; is land and is water. Rock County holds the distinction of being one of four counties in the state of Minnesota without a natural lake. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 4,745 people, 2,048 households, and 1,257 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 2,237 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.3% White, 0.8% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.6% As ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luverne, North Dakota
Luverne is a city in Steele County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 28 at the 2020 census. Luverne was founded in 1912. Geography Luverne is located at (47.251610, -97.935674). It is located in southwest Steele County, about a mile north of the Steele County-Barnes County line on Steele County Highway 25. Luverne is approximately four miles (6 km) east of the Steele County-Griggs County line. Luverne is several miles away from Lake Ashtabula, a man-made reservoir on the Sheyenne River. Luverne's closest neighbor is Sibley, four miles (6 km) away. To the southwest of Luverne are the great mountains of Ashtabula. The Ashtabula Mountains, The Dirty Ash Tray, as they’re known locally, hold various sorts of wildlife, and reach peak elevations of 9,231 feet. At the peak, you can find a cold Coors Light, and a pack of Red Eagles 20s. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the censu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luverne Township, Minnesota
Luverne Township is a township in Rock County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 493 at the 2000 census. Luverne Township was organized in 1871. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 32.7 square miles (84.6 km2), of which 32.6 square miles (84.5 km2) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.1 km2) (0.15%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 493 people, 166 households, and 152 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 169 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 99.19% White, 0.41% African American, 0.20% Asian, and 0.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41% of the population. There were 166 households, out of which 41.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 86.7% were married couples living together, 3.0% had a female householder with no husband present, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lu Verne, Iowa
Lu Verne is a city in Humboldt and Kossuth counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 258 at the time of the 2020 census. History Lu Verne was platted in 1880. It was named after Luverne, Minnesota. Lu Verne was formerly serviced by Iowa Highway 408, which was decommissioned in 1980. Geography Lu Verne is located at (42.911638, -94.083618). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 261 people, 117 households, and 72 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 152 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 1.5% Native American, 0.4% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.8% of the population. There were 117 households, of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% were married couples living together, 11.1% had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luverne (automobile)
Luverne was the marque of the Luverne Automobile Company, which produced automobiles from 1904 to 1917 in Luverne, Minnesota. History Carriage makers Fenton and Edward Leicher, began in 1904 to build automobiles to order, in their coach-building factory. In 1903, they experimented with an automobile kit from A. L. Dyke in St. Louis. The first production automobile was a high-wheeler with a two-cylinder Buick engine. Rutenber and Beaver engines would be used in future production. In 1906 the Luverne Automobile Company was formally established. Models In 1905 Luverne high-wheelers were joined by a conventional 20- hp touring car which lasted until 1909. A four-cylinder 40-hp model began production that year, and Luvernes entered the upscale automobile market. The 4-cylinder Model Fifty became the Montana Special in 1912, when Luverne introduced their first six-cylinder car, the Model Sixty. In 1913, the six-cylinder became the Big Brown Luverne model. This 60-hp Rute ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
