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Plevna may refer to: * Pleven, Bulgaria, an old name for the city Canada * Plevna, Ontario Finland * Plevna, Tampere, a former industrial building in Tampere, Finland Romania * Plevna, a village in Suharău Commune, Botoşani County * Plevna, a village in Grebănu Commune, Buzău County * Plevna, a village in Lupșanu Commune, Călăraşi County * Plevna, a village in Rediu Commune, Galați County United States * Plevna, Alabama * Plevna, Indiana * Plevna, Kansas * Plevna, Missouri * Plevna, Montana See also * Siege of Plevna The siege of Pleven, was a major battle of the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878, fought by the joint army of Russia and Romania against the Ottoman Empire. After the Russian army crossed the Danube at Svishtov, it began advancing towards t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pleven
Pleven ( bg, Плèвен ) is the seventh most populous city in Bulgaria. Located in the northern part of the country, it is the administrative centre of Pleven Province, as well as of the subordinate Pleven municipality. It is the biggest economic center in Northwestern Bulgaria. At the 2021 census its population was 89,823. Internationally known for the siege of Plevna of 1877, it is today a major economic centre of the Bulgarian Northwest and Central North and the third largest city of Northern Bulgaria after Varna and Ruse. Name The name comes from the Slavic word ''plevnya'' ("barn") or from ''plevel'', meaning "weed", sharing the same root, and the Slavic suffix ''-en''. Geography Pleven is in an agricultural region in the middle of the Danubian Plain, the historical region of Moesia, surrounded by low limestone hills, the Pleven Heights. The city's central location in Northern Bulgaria defines its importance as a big administrative, economic, political, cultura ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plevna, Ontario
Plevna is an unincorporated community in the municipality of North Frontenac, Frontenac County in Eastern Ontario, Canada. It is located approximately southwest of Ottawa, and is situated in prime cottage country with many lakes surrounding it. Geography Lakes near Plevna include Buckshot Lake, Sand Lake, Grindstone Lake and Brule Lake as well as Fortune, Mackie and Schooner Lakes. Plevna is on Highway 509, about midway between Highway 41 and Snow Road Station, gateway to Elphin and Lanark County. Amenities Amenities found in Plevna include a grocery store, liquor store, restaurant and hardware store Plevna hosts an Anglican Church and River Of Life Christian Fellowship and an elementary school which services children from the surrounding area. Plevna hosts a variety of cottage and cabin rentals as well as many options for camping. Plevna is full of options for fishing, hunting, hiking and viewing Wildlife. Every 3rd Sat of the month is Jack's Jam at the Clar Mill hall, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plevna, Tampere
Plevna is a former industrial building located in the neighbourhood of Finlayson in central Tampere, Finland, hosting a Finnkino movie theatre, the brewery restaurant Plevna and the brewery Koskipanimo. The building was designed by architects Georg Gunliffe and F. L. Calonius and built from 1876 to 1877.10 Plevna city of Tampere 2003. Accessed on 16 August 2021. It housed the largest weaving hall in the upon completion, holding 1200 s. The red brick facade lacked windows and the weaving hall was illuminated through the ceiling w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suharău
Suharău is a commune in Botoșani County, Western Moldavia, Romania. It is composed of six villages: Izvoare, Lișna, Oroftiana, Plevna, Smârdan and Suharău. The Prut enters Romania in Oroftiana village. Natives * Mihai Chițac Mihai Chițac (November 4, 1928 – November 1, 2010) was a Romanian general and Interior Minister from 1989 to 1990 during the waning days of the Communist era. In 2008, Chițac and another general, Victor Stănculescu, were convicted of aggravat ... References Communes in Botoșani County Localities in Western Moldavia Populated places on the Prut {{Botoşani-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grebănu
Grebănu is a commune in Buzău County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of six villages: Grebănu, Homești, Livada, Livada Mică, Plevna and Zăplazi. Natives * Pimen Zainea (1929 - 2020), Orthodox Archbishop of Suceava and Rădăuți (1991 - 2020) Notes Communes in Buzău County Localities in Muntenia {{Buzău-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lupșanu
Lupșanu is a commune in Călărași County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Lupșanu, Nucetu, Plevna, Radu Vodă, and Valea Rusului. Natives * Sofronie Vulpescu Sofronie Vulpescu (; born Ștefan Vulpescu ; February 9, 1856 – September 6, 1923) was a Romanian cleric who became a bishop within the Romanian Orthodox Church. Born in Lupșanu, Călărași County, he studied at the Nifon seminary in Bucharest ... References Communes in Călărași County Localities in Muntenia {{Călăraşi-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rediu, Galați
Rediu is a commune in Galați County, Western Moldavia, Romania Romania ( ; ro, România ) is a country located at the crossroads of Central Europe, Central, Eastern Europe, Eastern, and Southeast Europe, Southeastern Europe. It borders Bulgaria to the south, Ukraine to the north, Hungary to the west, S ... with a population of 3,909 people at the 2002 census. It is composed of two villages, Plevna and Rediu. Suhurlui village broke off as a separate commune in 2008. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Rediu, Galati Communes in Galați County Localities in Western Moldavia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plevna, Alabama
Plevna is an unincorporated community in northeastern Madison County, Alabama, United States. Residents of Plevna have New Market addresses. History Plevna is named in honor of Pleven, Bulgaria Bulgaria (; bg, България, Bǎlgariya), officially the Republic of Bulgaria,, ) is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the eastern flank of the Balkans, and is bordered by Romania to the north, Serbia and North Macedon ..., which was a site of strategic importance during the Russo-Turkish War (1877–78). A post office operated under the name Plevna from 1878 to 1955. References Unincorporated communities in Alabama Unincorporated communities in Madison County, Alabama Huntsville-Decatur, AL Combined Statistical Area {{MadisonCountyAL-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plevna, Indiana
Plevna is an unincorporated community in Liberty Township, Howard County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Kokomo, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area. Plevna is named after the Bulgarian town of Pleven (historically known as ''Plevna'' in English), which featured prominently in the news when the settlement was named. Geography Plevna is located at . Economy Although a small town, it does feature at least two businesses within the town limits.Plevna Implementis a farm and lawn equipment dealer selling the complete Massey Ferguson line, as well as Gleaner combines, Versatile tractors and other short-lines of equipment, and the Hustler line of lawn mowers. It was formerly a dealer in White Farm Equipment, Oliver and AGCO equipment. Located across the street from Plevna Implement, iShrock's Dri-Gas a bottled gas/LP gas dealer/distributor which also sells furnaces, fireplaces and heaters. Both Plevna Implement and Shrock's Dri-Gas were founded by members of the Shro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plevna, Kansas
Plevna is a city in Reno County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 85. History The first post office in Plevna was established in October 1877. It is named after the historical city of Pleven in Bulgaria, which months before was a siege battle won by Russian/Bulgarian forces, gaining Bulgaria its independence. Geography Plevna is located at (37.9722362, -98.3086791). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 98 people, 43 households, and 29 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 50 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 91.8% White, 1.0% Native American, 5.1% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 6.1% of the population. There were 43 households, of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plevna, Missouri
Plevna is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in southeastern Knox County, Missouri, United States. It is located approximately southeast of Edina on Missouri Route 15. As of the 2020 census, its population was 7. Plevna was platted in 1877. According to author and name historian Robert Ramsay, the community is named after Plevna, Bulgaria, site of a Russian victory at the Siege of Plevna The siege of Pleven, was a major battle of the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878, fought by the joint army of Russia and Romania against the Ottoman Empire. After the Russian army crossed the Danube at Svishtov, it began advancing towards t ... during the Russo-Turkish War. A post office was established at Plevna in 1877. Demographics References Unincorporated communities in Knox County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri Census-designated places in Missouri {{KnoxCountyMO-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plevna, Montana
Plevna is a town in Fallon County, Montana, United States. The population was 179 at the 2020 census. Plevna was founded in 1909 along the Milwaukee Road transcontinental rail line known as the Pacific Extension. Bulgarian railroad workers named the town after the city of Pleven in Bulgaria. Geography Plevna is located at (46.416323, -104.517842). U.S. Route 12 passes through town. It is 12 miles from Baker. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. Climate According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Plevna has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 162 people, 65 households, and 41 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 77 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 95.7% White, 0.6% African American, 1.9% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
