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Ormsby may refer to: Places ;United States * Ormsby, Minnesota * Ormsby, Wisconsin * Ormsby County, Nevada * Carrick (Pittsburgh), Pennsylvania, neighborhood formerly known as Ormsby or the Ormsby tract ;United Kingdom * South Ormsby, village in Lincolnshire, England Other uses * Ormsby (surname) * USS Ormsby (APA-49), Ormsby-class attack transport ship See also * Ormesby, a suburb of Middlesbrough * Ormesby St Margaret, a village in Norfolk * Ormesby St Michael, a village in Norfolk * Ormesby Broad Ormesby is an area which is split between Borough of Middlesbrough and Borough of Redcar and Cleveland in North Yorkshire, England. It is in the Middlesbrough part of the Teesside built up area. Spencer Beck to the east and the B1380 road ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ormsby, Minnesota
Ormsby is a city in Martin and Watonwan counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 131 at the 2010 census. The community is located between St. James and Sherburn on Minnesota State Highway 4. History Ormsby was platted in 1899, and named after one "Colonel Ormsby, of Emmetsburg, Iowa". A post office has been in operation at Ormsby since 1900. Ormsby was incorporated in 1902. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Government Ormsby is located within Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Republican, Jim Hagedorn. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 131 people, 65 households, and 41 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 68 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 91.6% White, 7.6% Native American, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ormsby, Wisconsin
Peck is a town in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 349 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated community of Ormsby is located in the town. The town was named in honor of George Wilbur Peck, who served as the 17th governor of Wisconsin from 1891 to 1895. Geography Peck is in west-central Langlade County, northwest of Antigo, the county seat. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which are land and , or 0.48%, are water. The town is primarily drained by the West Branch of the Eau Claire River, which flows from north to south across the center of town, and the southeast corner of the town is drained by the East Branch. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 354 people, 136 households, and 102 families residing in the town. The population density was 9.5 people per square mile (3.7/km2). There were 163 housing units at an average density of 4.4 per square mile (1.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ormsby County, Nevada
Ormsby County was a county in Nevada Territory from 1861 to 1864 and in the State of Nevada from 1864 until 1969. It contained Carson City, the county seat, and later, the state capital, founded two years earlier. Name It was named after Major William Ormsby, one of the original settlers of Carson City, killed along with seventy-five other men in 1860, in an unsuccessful attempt to subdue a perceived uprising of Paiute people near Pyramid Lake, Nevada, which was at the time part of Utah Territory. History Ormsby County was established in 1861 with creation of Nevada Territory. The county's population dwindled significantly after the gold rush days. By the late 1940s, it was little more than Carson City and a few surrounding hamlets to the west. Discussions began about merging Carson City with Ormsby County. However, the effort never got beyond the planning stages until 1966, when a statewide referendum formally approved the merger. The required constitutional amendment was pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carrick (Pittsburgh)
Carrick is a south neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States. It is served by two zip codes, 15210 and 15227, and has representation on Pittsburgh City Council by the council member for District 4 (South Neighborhoods) with a part in District 3. Located between the suburbs of the South Hills and downtown, Carrick is well-served by public transportation. Once home to prominent mansions and wealthy families, the neighborhood currently has an affordable, solid housing stock and remains family-oriented. The neighborhood has, since the early 2000's, become the epicenter of Pittsburgh's burgeoning Nepali and Bhutanese communities. Geography Carrick is located on the southeastern edge of the City of Pittsburgh. It is situated atop a crest west of the Monongahela River. Brownsville Road runs across the top of the crest and is the main thoroughfare through the neighborhood. The Carrick section of Brownsville Road is approximately long; it generally comprises three ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Ormsby
South Ormsby, sometimes called South Ormesby, is a village in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated west from the A16 road, south from Louth and 7 miles north-east from Horncastle. With the nearby hamlet of Ketsby, it forms the civil parish of South Ormesby with Ketsby. The population is included in the civil parish of Brinkhill. The 15th-century church of St Leonard's is approached by a short climb up a path next to the old school house. Ormsby Hall, built by James Paine in 1752, stands in a wooded parkland complete with lake. The village has a public house A pub (short for public house) is a kind of drinking establishment which is licensed to serve alcoholic drinks for consumption on the premises. The term ''public house'' first appeared in the United Kingdom in late 17th century, and wa ..., the Massingberd Arms, and a motor repair garage. The Greenwich Prime Meridian line passes through the village. External links * East ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ormsby (surname)
Ormsby is a surname. The name originates from people of the Southern areas of Scandinavia who would later migrate to Wales & England. In Old Norse the surname is translated to mean either "Home Of Serpents" or "Land Of Dragons", in Old English the name translates to "By The Orm" or in Welsh "By The Elm". The origins of the name date back to the tales of the Viking, Orm, around the year 1050. Orm became famous during a particular raid on Scotland. Before the raiding party had left the Jarl had declared that the first man to set foot on Scottish soil would have first claim to the land. As the Vikings neared the Scottish coast, they were intercepted by the natives & a sea battle ensued. During the battle, Orm's leg was severed from his body. This did not stop him from fighting though, & as the days battle came to an end, the Vikings were victorious & made their way towards the coast. As his ship drew near the beach, Orm picked up his severed leg & hurled it at the beach. This signified ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USS Ormsby (APA-49)
USS ''Ormsby'' (APA-49) was an ''Ormsby''-class attack transport that served with the US Navy from 1943 to 1946. She was subsequently sold into commercial service and was scrapped in 1969. History ''Ormsby'' (APA-49) was named after a county in Nevada. DANFS Online. She was originally laid down by the of on 21 July 1942 as SS ''Twilight''; authorized for acquisition as ''Ormsby'' AP-94 on 5 October 1942; launched 20 October 1942; reclassified APA-49 on 1 February 1943; acquired 10 March 1943; and commissioned 28 June 1943. Upon completion of h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ormesby
Ormesby is an area which is split between Borough of Middlesbrough and Borough of Redcar and Cleveland in North Yorkshire, England. It is in the Middlesbrough part of the Teesside built up area. Spencer Beck to the east and the B1380 road to the south form the boundary of Redcar and Cleveland with Middlesbrough's borough. The Ormesby ward, including Overfields and Ormesby Hall, had a population of 5,942 at the 2011 census. The Park End and Beckfield ward, which also includes Priestfields and Netherfields, is the area of Ormesby in borough of Middlesbrough. History Ormesby manor and church are recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as the property of 'Orme', to whose name the suffix (derived from a Viking word for habitation or dwelling place) was added to make Ormesby. The manor of Ormesby was extensive and stretched about from the banks of the River Tees to the brow of the hill south of Ormesby village. Its east and west boundaries were defined by the becks, Spencer B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ormesby St Margaret
Ormesby is an area which is split between Borough of Middlesbrough and Borough of Redcar and Cleveland in North Yorkshire, England. It is in the Middlesbrough part of the Teesside built up area. Spencer Beck to the east and the B1380 road to the south form the boundary of Redcar and Cleveland with Middlesbrough's borough. The Ormesby ward, including Overfields and Ormesby Hall, had a population of 5,942 at the 2011 census. The Park End and Beckfield ward, which also includes Priestfields and Netherfields, is the area of Ormesby in borough of Middlesbrough. History Ormesby manor and church are recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as the property of 'Orme', to whose name the suffix (derived from a Viking word for habitation or dwelling place) was added to make Ormesby. The manor of Ormesby was extensive and stretched about from the banks of the River Tees to the brow of the hill south of Ormesby village. Its east and west boundaries were defined by the becks, Spencer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ormesby St Michael
Ormesby St Michael is a small village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It is situated some north-west of the town of Great Yarmouth and east of the city of Norwich. Nearby are Ormesby Broad and Ormesby Little Broad, both part of the Trinity Broads within The Broads.Ordnance Survey (2005). ''OS Explorer Map OL40 - The Broads''. . The villages name means 'Omr's farm/settlement'. The civil parish has an area of and in the 2001 census had a population of 297 in 128 households, increasing to 302 at the 2011 Census. For the purposes of local government, the parish falls within the district of Great Yarmouth.Office for National Statistics & Norfolk County Council (2001). Census population and household counts for unparished urban areas and all parishes''. Retrieved 2 December 2005. Ormesby Manor is a Grade II listed 19th manor house with an Italianate tower. Ormesby St Michael should not be mistaken for the village of Ormesby St Margaret Ormesby is an are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
