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McMinn is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Gilbert Rotherdale McMinn (1841–1924), Australian surveyor, brother of William (see below) and Joseph, both surveyors *Joseph McMinn (1758–1824), governor of Tennessee from 1815 to 1821 * Ted McMinn (born 1962), Scottish former footballer *Teri McMinn (born 1951), American actress *William McMinn (1844–1884), Australian surveyor and architect, brother of Gilbert and Joseph, both surveyors See also *McMinn County High School *McMinn Central High School *McMinn County Airport *McMinnville (other), several articles including :* McMinnville, Oregon :*McMinnville, Tennessee McMinnville is the largest city in and the county seat of Warren County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 13,605 at the 2010 census. It was named for Governor Joseph McMinn. Geography McMinnville is located at (35.686708, -85.779309) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gilbert Rotherdale McMinn
Gilbert Rotherdale McMinn CE, SM, (1841 – 18 October 1924) was an Australians, Australian surveyor born in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Ireland noted for his work in the Northern Territory surveying the Overland Telegraph Line. His middle name is occasionally spelt "Rutherdale". Early life McMinn was born in Newry, County Down. He was the son of a bank manager, Joseph McMinn (c. 1794 – 6 April 1874) and his wife Martha, née Hamill or Hammill (c. 1805 – 13 December 1861), who sailed with their eight children aboard the ''Albatross'' and arrived at Port Adelaide in September 1850. Upon leaving school Gilbert took up surveying. Career Gilbert McMinn was one of ten surveyors and a support crew of around 100 men, under Surveyor-General George Goyder and Dr. Robert Peel, who left Adelaide for Port Darwin shortly after Christmas 1868 to survey Palmerston and regions, and most of whom returned to Adelaide on 25 November 1869. McMinn worked as a surveyor on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph McMinn
Joseph McMinn (June 22, 1758October 17, 1824) was an American politician who served as the fourth Governor of Tennessee from 1815 to 1821. A veteran of the American Revolution, he had previously served in the legislature of the Southwest Territory (1794-96), and as Speaker of the Tennessee Senate (1805-11). He was a member of the Democratic-Republican Party. Following his term as governor, he served as an agent to the Cherokee for the United States government.John Thweatt"Joseph McMinn" ''Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture'', 2010; retrieved September 18, 2012. Early life McMinn was born in West Marlborough Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, and was one of ten children.Phillip Langsdon, ''Tennessee: A Political History'' (Franklin, Tenn.: Hillsboro Press, 2000), pp. 49–59. He obtained only a limited rural education, and even in his later years would be described as a "rustic frontiersman." Though raised as a Quaker, he joined the Continental Army during the A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ted McMinn
Kevin Clifton "Ted" McMinn (born 28 September 1962) is a Scottish former association footballer who played as a winger. His nickname is ''The Tin Man''. Playing career Early years Born in Castle Douglas and raised in nearby Dumfries, McMinn was alleged by ''The Scotsman'' to be called 'Teddy' at school because he ran as if he had a teddy bear tucked under his arm. In his autobiography McMinn stated it was because as a toddler he and his teddy bear were inseparable. McMinn started his playing career at Scottish junior side Glenafton Athletic in 1981. McMinn joined Glenafton from Dumfries High School FPs along with teammate Stewart Cochrane. Queen of the South McMinn returned to south-west Scotland joining Dumfries club Queen of the South in 1982. At Queens he became a teammate of Cochrane's for the third time. The transfer fee was, "£325 so that Glenafton could buy a new carpet for their club house and 1,000 Queens lottery tickets." When McMinn debuted in 1982–83 it was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teri McMinn
Teri McMinn (born August 18, 1951) is an American actress and model, known for her role as Pam in ''The Texas Chain Saw Massacre'' (1974). Life and career McMinn was born and raised in Houston, Texas, and grew up with an interest in the arts. After graduating high school, she was on scholarship with The Dallas Theatre Center, in Dallas, Texas. Moving to Austin, Texas for further study, the actress attended the University of Texas and St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas. She was discovered by Tobe Hooper and Kim Henkel, director and producer (respectively) of ''The Texas Chain Saw Massacre'', after seeing an article about her in the local newspaper. After auditioning, Teri was offered the role of "Pam" in their film project. Pam was a teenager traveling with Sally Hardesty and her brother Franklin to visit the grave of the Hardestys' grandfather to investigate reports of vandalism and grave robbing. On their way, they fall victim to a family of cannibals. Her most memorable ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William McMinn
William McMinn (1844–14 February 1884) was an Irish-born Australian surveyor and architect, based in Adelaide. Early life McMinn was born in Newry, County Down, Ireland, a son of Joseph McMinn (c. 1794 – 6 April 1874) and his wife Martha McMinn, née Hamill (c. 1805 – 13 December 1861), who with their large family emigrated to Adelaide on the ''Albatross'', arriving in September 1850. Newspaper reports only mention Mrs McMinn and 8 children aboard ''Albatross''. No details of his (or his brothers') schooling are known, though it has been asserted that he was taught by one Mr McGeorge of Adelaide, however no teacher of that or similar name has yet come to light. It is likely the youngest children were home-educated, with the boys receiving tuition in drafting and surveying from a tutor. Career After completing school, he was articled to the architect James Macgeorge, and was appointed to the Architect-in-Chief's office, but in April 1864 left for employment as a chainman i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McMinn County High School
McMinn County High School is a four-year public high school founded in 1903 in Athens, Tennessee. It is a part of McMinn County Schools. In the 2020-2021 school year, there were over 1,500 students enrolled. History McMinn County High School was created in the early 20th century as part of Athens Female College. The McMinn county court purchased the female school facility on April 20, 1903 and turned it into a public high school. The first graduating class in 1903 included seven students. A new facility was built in 1926 on West Madison Street in Athens. In 1951, McMinn County High School suffered a fire that destroyed the wing opposite Madison Avenue. The gymnasium was unaffected, while the auditorium and in general half of the school building were. Overall damages were about $200,000. As a result the county government sought to have a $300,000 bond passed so it could build a new school. Clipping of textanclipping of image and captionfrom Newspapers.com. Classes were held at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McMinn Central High School
Central High School of McMinn County, more commonly known as McMinn Central High School (MCHS) or Central High School is a public high school located in unincorporated McMinn County, Tennessee. It has an Englewood postal address but is not in the town limits. Its mascot is the Charger, and it is one of two high schools in the McMinn County School System, the other being McMinn County High School with which it maintains a rivalry. History It opened in fall 1966 as a consolidation of Englewood High School and Etowah High School in Etowah, with the location deliberately between the two cities. The first graduating class graduated in 1967. When Cook High School closed due to desegregation, McMinn Central absorbed some of the students. Athletics McMinn Central is a member of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA). Sports include baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, swimming, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, volleybal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McMinn County Airport
McMinn County Airport is a county-owned, public-use airport located three nautical miles (6 km) southeast of the central business district of Athens, a city in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States. Facilities and aircraft McMinn County Airport covers an area of at an elevation of 858 feet (262 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 2/20 with a 6,450 by 75 ft (1,966 x 23 m) asphalt surface. For the 12-month period ending December 16, 1998, the airport had 30,000 aircraft operations, an average of 82 per day: 98% general aviation, 2% air taxi and <1% . At that time there were 63 aircraft based at this airport: 95% single-, 3% multi-engine and 2% [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McMinnville (other)
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McMinnville may refer to: *McMinnville, Oregon, the county seat and largest city of Yamhill County, Oregon, United States *McMinnville, Tennessee, the largest city in and the county seat of Warren County, Tennessee, United States See also *McMinnville UFO photographs *McMinnville and Manchester Railroad *McMinnville School District *McMinnville High School *McMinnville Opera House *McMinnville AVA The McMinnville AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Yamhill County, Oregon. It is entirely contained within the Willamette Valley AVA, roughly running from McMinnville, Oregon, McMinnville to Sheridan, Oregon, Sheridan. The AVA was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McMinnville, Oregon
McMinnville is the county seat of and largest city in Yamhill County, Oregon, United States. The city is named after McMinnville, Tennessee. As of the 2019 census, the city had a population estimate of 34,743. McMinnville is at the confluence of the North and South forks of the Yamhill River in the Willamette Valley. The city's economy has both industry: Cascade Steel (a Schnitzer Steel Industries company), and service businesses: Oregon Mutual Insurance Company, the Woodworth Contrarian Hedge Fund.SCOTT CARROLL The News-Review. 2021. “Plans for an Equestrian Resort Stirring Debate.” Nrtoday.Com. April 16, 2021. https://www.nrtoday.com/business/plans-for-an-equestrian-resort-stirring-debate/article_0c8b0382-48db-56a0-81fd-68ade563063d.html. Linfield University provides higher education, including new degrees in wine studies. Attractions include Wings and Waves Water Park, Joe Dancer Park, and Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, the home of Howard Hughes's famed ''Spruce Goose'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
