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Pettit (other)
Pettit may refer to: Places *Pettit (lunar crater) *Pettit (Martian crater), on Mars *Pettit, Indiana *Pettit, Kentucky * Pettit, Oklahoma *Pettit Creek, a creek in Bartow County, Georgia *Pettit Lake, a large alpine lake in Blaine County, Idaho, United States *Pettit Barracks, in Zamboanga City (Mindanao, the Philippines) *Pettit Memorial Chapel, Frank Lloyd Wright building *Pettit National Ice Center, in West Allis, Wisconsin * Roberto L. Pettit (neighborhood), a neighbourhood (barrio) of Asunción, Paraguay * Claude W. Pettit College of Law, a private, non-profit law school located in Ada, Ohio, United States Ships *, ''Edsall''-class destroyer escort *, U.S. Navy Civil War tugboat People *Pettit (surname), people with this name See also *Petit (other) *Pettitt (surname) * Pettits (ward), an electoral ward in the London Borough of Havering, London * Andy Pettitte Andrew Eugene Pettitte (; born June 15, 1972) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pettit (lunar Crater)
Pettit is a lunar impact crater that lies near the western limb of the Moon. It was named after American astronomer Edison Pettit. In this location the crater is viewed nearly from the side by observers on Earth, and visibility can be significantly affected by libration effects. The crater lies among the rugged features of the Montes Rook, the inner ring of mountains that surround the Mare Orientale impact basin. It is nearly a twin of the crater Nicholson which lies less than one crater diameter to the northeast. Another similar formation is Wright almost due south. The rim of this crater has something of the appearance of a rounded hexagon, with slightly flattened rims to the east and west. The rim is sharp-edged, and the inner wall material has slumped down to lie in a pile around the base. The interior floor is a rugged jumble, with a small central peak and hills to the north and west. Beyond the rim lies rugged terrain to the north and west, while the ground becomes less jumb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pettit (Martian Crater)
Pettit Crater is a crater in the Amazonis quadrangle of Mars, located at 12.39° north latitude and 173.87° west longitude. Pettit lies west of the giant volcano Olympus Mons. It is 92.49 km in diameter and was named after Edison Pettit, an American astronomer (1890–1962). Gallery Image:Pettit Crater Rim.JPG, Pettit Crater Rim, as seen by HiRISE. Image:Map of Amazonis.JPG, Map of Amazonis. Nicholson crater sits right on equator. Wikipettit.jpg, CTX camera (on Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter) image of central peak of Pettit Crater. Some dark slope streaks are visible. See also * List of craters on Mars __NOTOC__ This is a list of craters on Mars. Impact craters on Mars larger than exist by the hundreds of thousands, but only about one thousand of them have names. Names are assigned by the International Astronomical Union after petitioning by ... References {{Portal bar, Solar System Amazonis quadrangle Impact craters on Mars ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pettit, Indiana
Pettit is a small unincorporated community in Perry Township, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, located east by northeast of Dayton. The community is part of the Lafayette, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area In the United States, a metropolitan statistical area (MSA) is a geographical region with a relatively high population density at its core and close economic ties throughout the area. Such regions are neither legally Incorporated town, incorporate .... History A post office was established at Pettit in 1854, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902. Geography Pettit is located in Perry Township at an elevation of 673 feet. References WP:USCITY Unincorporated communities in Tippecanoe County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana Lafayette metropolitan area, Indiana {{TippecanoeCountyIN-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pettit, Kentucky
Pettit is an unincorporated community located in Daviess County, Kentucky, United States. It is named for Thomas S. Pettit, the long-time publisher of ''The Monitor'' (now the ''Messenger-Inquirer ''The Messenger-Inquirer'' is a local newspaper in Owensboro, Kentucky. ''The Messenger-Inquirer'' serves 15,087 daily and 20,383 Sunday readers in five counties in western Kentucky. History The newspaper's roots trace back to 1875, when Lee Lum ...''), who helped clear and improve the land that the community now occupies.Connelley and Coulter, p. 158 References * Unincorporated communities in Daviess County, Kentucky Unincorporated communities in Kentucky {{DaviessCountyKY-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pettit, Oklahoma
Pettit is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 954 at the 2010 census, a 23.7 percent increase over the figure of 771 recorded in 2000. The town was named for Mark and Eliza Pettit, townsite allottees. Geography Pettit is located at (35.755558, -94.949116). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , all land. The community borders Lake Tenkiller on the southeast, and Pettit Bay Public Use Area is across the lake arm from Pettit. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 771 people, 329 households, and 227 families residing in the CDP. The population density was . There were 459 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the CDP was 64.46% White, 0.13% African American, 24.38% Native American, 0.13% from other races, and 10.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.04% of the population. There were 329 hou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pettit Creek
Pettit Creek is a stream in Bartow County, Georgia. Pettit was the name of a local Cherokee landowner. See also *List of rivers of Georgia (U.S. state) List of rivers of Georgia (U.S. state). By drainage basin This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. Atlantic Ocean *Savannah River ** Abercorn Creek ** Black Creek **Knoxbo ... References Rivers of Bartow County, Georgia Rivers of Georgia (U.S. state) {{GeorgiaUS-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pettit Lake
Pettit Lake is a large alpine lake in Blaine County, Idaho, United States, located in the Sawtooth Valley in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The lake is approximately south of Stanley and northwest of Ketchum. Pettit Lake is accessed from State Highway 75 via Sawtooth National Forest road 205.Sawtooth National Forest. “Sawtooth National Forest” ap1:126,720, 1”=2 miles. Twin Falls, Idaho: Sawtooth National Forest, United States Forest Service, 1998. There are campgrounds and trailheads around Pettit Lake. In the southern section of the Sawtooth Valley, Pettit Lake is the third largest lake in Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Just east of the Sawtooth Wilderness, Pettit Lake is at an elevation of , downstream of popular destinations such as Alice Lake and the Twin Lakes. References See also * List of lakes of the Sawtooth Mountains (Idaho) * Sawtooth National Forest * Sawtooth National Recreation Area * Sawtooth Range (Idaho) The Sawtooth Range is a m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pettit Barracks
Pettit Barracks was located in Zamboanga City (Mindanao, the Philippines) and, along with Camp John Hay, was the location of the US Army's 43d Infantry Regiment (PS) The 43rd Philippine Scout Infantry Regiment (43rd INF (PS)) was part of USAFFE's Philippine Division, during World War II. History The 43d Infantry Regiment was formed in June 1917, at Fort Douglas, Utah. In April 1921, it became a Philipp .... It is located at the east edge of the city and housed US Army officers and their families. The barracks was once considered the US Army's most distant post. In 1974, the Zamboanga Barter Traders Kilusang Bayan Inc. established a barter trade market in the area. References {{coord missing, Philippines Buildings and structures in Zamboanga City ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pettit Memorial Chapel
Pettit Memorial Chapel or simply, Pettit Chapel, is one of the few chapels designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The Pettit Chapel is located in the Belvidere Cemetery in Belvidere, Illinois, United States, which is in Boone County. It was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on December 1, 1978. The chapel is an early example of Frank Lloyd Wright's famed Prairie style. It is one of only two structures meant for a cemetery setting that Wright ever created. History Emma Pettit commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright to design the Pettit Chapel as a memorial to her deceased husband, Dr. William H. Pettit. The building was built in 1907 for US$3,000 and stands next to the grave of Mr. Pettit in Belvidere Cemetery. Doctor William H. Pettit was a beloved physician and humanitarian who had the largest private medical practice in northern Iowa. His sudden passing in 1899 was mourned across the state of Iowa and newspaper accounts from the time indicate that perhaps onl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pettit National Ice Center
The Pettit National Ice Center is an indoor ice skating facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, featuring two international-size ice rinks and a 400-meter speed skating oval. Located adjacent to Wisconsin State Fair Park, the center opened on January 1, 1993, and was named for Milwaukee philanthropists Jane and Lloyd Pettit. Although Wisconsin State Fair Park owns the land and the building, the Pettit National Ice Center Inc., a non-profit corporation, has operated the site since the facility opened. The Pettit Center replaced, and was constructed, on land once occupied by the Wisconsin Olympic Ice Rink, an outdoor facility that was in operation from 1967 to 1991. The indoor, climate-controlled Pettit Center was a major improvement and continues to attract many skating athletes from around the world. The Wisconsin Speedskating Club, Pinnacle Speedskating Club and DASH speedskating Club all train at the Pettit Center. The Wisconsin Figure Skating Club and Wisconsin Edge synchronized skat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roberto L
The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic "fame" and "bright" (''Hrōþiberhtaz''). Compare Old Dutch ''Robrecht'' and Old High German ''Hrodebert'' (a compound of '' Hruod'' ( non, Hróðr) "fame, glory, honour, praise, renown" and ''berht'' "bright, light, shining"). It is the second most frequently used given name of ancient Germanic origin. It is also in use as a surname. Another commonly used form of the name is Rupert. After becoming widely used in Continental Europe it entered England in its Old French form ''Robert'', where an Old English cognate form (''Hrēodbēorht'', ''Hrodberht'', ''Hrēodbēorð'', ''Hrœdbœrð'', ''Hrœdberð'', ''Hrōðberχtŕ'') had existed before the Norman Conquest. The feminine version is Roberta. The Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form is Roberto. Robert is also a common name in many Germanic languages, including English, German, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Scots, Danish, and Icelandic. It can be use ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claude W
Claude may refer to: __NOTOC__ People and fictional characters * Claude (given name), a list of people and fictional characters * Claude (surname), a list of people * Claude Lorrain (c. 1600–1682), French landscape painter, draughtsman and etcher traditionally called just "Claude" in English * Madame Claude, French brothel keeper Fernande Grudet (1923–2015) Places * Claude, Texas, a city * Claude, West Virginia, an unincorporated community Other uses * Allied reporting name of the Mitsubishi A5M Japanese carrier-based fighter aircraft * Claude (alligator) Claude is an albino alligator ('' Alligator mississippiensis'') at the California Academy of Sciences. Claude lacks the pigment melanin, resulting in colorless skin, and he has poor eyesight associated with his albinism. Background Claude was ha ..., an albino alligator at the California Academy of Sciences See also * Claude's syndrome, a form of brainstem stroke syndrome {{disambig, geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
