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Scotland County, Missouri
Scotland County is a County (United States), county in northeastern Missouri. As of the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census, its population was 4,716, making it Missouri's seventh-least populous county. Its county seat is Memphis, Missouri, Memphis. The county was organized on January 29, 1841, and named for Scotland. History The Missouri General Assembly organized Scotland County on January 29, 1841. At first its boundaries contained all the land now known as Knox County, Missouri, Knox County as well, but in 1843 the General Assembly divided it off. Stephen W. B. Carnegy suggested that the county be named after his native Scotland. He also gave several settlements in the area Scottish names. The first white settlement in Scotland County was in 1833 by brothers Levi and George Rhodes and their families near a location known as Sand Hill. Sand Hill was in the southern part of the county, about 12 miles from present-day Memphis. A general store was opened there around 1835 by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scotland
Scotland (, ) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Covering the northern third of the island of Great Britain, mainland Scotland has a border with England to the southeast and is otherwise surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, the North Sea to the northeast and east, and the Irish Sea to the south. It also contains more than 790 islands, principally in the archipelagos of the Hebrides and the Northern Isles. Most of the population, including the capital Edinburgh, is concentrated in the Central Belt—the plain between the Scottish Highlands and the Southern Uplands—in the Scottish Lowlands. Scotland is divided into 32 administrative subdivisions or local authorities, known as council areas. Glasgow City is the largest council area in terms of population, with Highland being the largest in terms of area. Limited self-governing power, covering matters such as education, social services and roads and transportation, is devolved from the Scott ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Confederate States Army
The Confederate States Army, also called the Confederate Army or the Southern Army, was the military land force of the Confederate States of America (commonly referred to as the Confederacy) during the American Civil War (1861–1865), fighting against the United States forces to win the independence of the Southern states and uphold the institution of slavery. On February 28, 1861, the Provisional Confederate Congress established a provisional volunteer army and gave control over military operations and authority for mustering state forces and volunteers to the newly chosen Confederate president, Jefferson Davis. Davis was a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy, and colonel of a volunteer regiment during the Mexican–American War. He had also been a United States senator from Mississippi and U.S. Secretary of War under President Franklin Pierce. On March 1, 1861, on behalf of the Confederate government, Davis assumed control of the military situation at Charleston, South C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Schuyler County, Missouri
Schuyler County is a county located in the northeastern portion of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, its population was 4,032, making it the fourth-least populous county in Missouri. Its county seat is Lancaster. The county was organized February 14, 1845, from Adair County, and named for General Philip Schuyler, delegate to the Continental Congress and U.S. Senator from New York. Schuyler County is part of the Kirksville, MO Micropolitan Statistical Area. , a World War II-era cargo ship, was named in part for Schuyler County, Missouri. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (0.3%) is water. It is the second-smallest county in Missouri by area. Schuyler County borders Iowa to the north. Adjacent counties * Appanoose County, Iowa (northwest) *Davis County, Iowa (northeast) * Scotland County (east) * Adair County (south) * Putnam County (west) Major highways * U.S. Route 63 * U.S. Route 136 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adair County, Missouri
Adair County is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Missouri. The population census for 2020 was 25,314. As of July 1, 2021, the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Estimates for the county is 25,185, a -0.5% change. Adair county seat is Kirksville. The county was first settled by immigrants from Kentucky and organized on January 29, 1841. Adair County comprises the Kirksville, MO Micropolitan Statistical Area. History The first permanent settlement in Adair County began in 1828. Many of the first settlers were from Adair County in Kentucky, for which the Missouri county was named. The county in Kentucky was named for John Adair, a respected Governor of Kentucky. This was 25 years after the Louisiana Purchase, seven years after Missouri was granted statehood, and four years after the Sac and Fox Native American tribes surrendered their claims to the land. The original settlement was called "Cabins of White Folks," or simply, "The Cabins," and was locate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clark County, Missouri
Clark County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, its population was 6,634. Its county seat is Kahoka. The county was organized December 16, 1836 and named for William Clark, leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and later Governor of Missouri Territory. Clark County is part of the Fort Madison– Keokuk, IA- IL-MO Micropolitan Statistical Area. History Missouri folklorist Margot Ford McMillen wrote that early settlers were attracted by Clark County's good and inexpensive agricultural land. One section was called "Bit Nation" because land was sold there for just twelve and one-half cents ("one bit" of a Spanish dollar) an acre. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (1.4%) is water. Adjacent counties *Van Buren County, Iowa (north) *Lee County, Iowa (northeast) *Hancock County, Illinois (east) * Lewis County (south) * Knox County (southwest) * Scotland County (we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Van Buren County, Iowa
Van Buren County ( ) is a County (United States), county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census the population was 7,203, making it the state's tenth-least populous county. The county seat is Keosauqua, Iowa, Keosauqua, which contains the oldest continuously operational Van Buren County Courthouse (Iowa), courthouse in the state of Iowa, and second oldest in the United States. History Van Buren County was formed on December 7, 1836, as a part of Wisconsin Territory, and was split off from Des Moines County, Iowa, Des Moines County. It was named for President Martin Van Buren. It became a part of Iowa Territory (later the state of Iowa) when that territory was organized on July 4, 1838. The county's courthouse was built in September 1843 in the style of Greek Revival and stands as Iowa's oldest, and the nation's second oldest, courthouse in operation. "The Honey War" refers to a colorful episode in Van Buren County's history when th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Davis County, Iowa
Davis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,110. The county seat is Bloomfield. Davis County is included in the Ottumwa, IA Micropolitan Statistical Area. History Davis County was named in honor of Garrett Davis, a Congressman from Kentucky from March 4, 1839, until March 3, 1847, and later a US Senator from Kentucky. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (0.5%) is water. Major highways * U.S. Highway 63 * Iowa Highway 2 * Iowa Highway 202 Adjacent counties * Wapello County (north) * Monroe County (northwest) * Van Buren County (east) * Jefferson County (northeast) * Scotland County, Missouri (southeast) * Schuyler County, Missouri (southwest) * Appanoose County (west) Demographics 2020 census The 2020 census recorded a population of 9,110 in the county, with a population density of . 97.49% of the population reported being of one r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Findlay V
Findlay may refer to: Places ;In the United States *Findlay, Georgia, an unincorporated community *Findlay, Illinois, a village *Findlay, Ohio, a city *Findlay Township, Pennsylvania, a civil township ;Elsewhere *Findlay, Manitoba, a locality within the Rural Municipality of Sifton, Manitoba, Canada Other *Arthur Findlay College, Essex, England *Findlay High School, public high school in Findlay, Ohio *Findlay Freedom, hockey team in Findlay, Ohio, USA *Findlay Market, public market in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA *Russell Findlay (businessman), (1965-), American marketer and first Chief Marketing Officer of Major League Soccer *University of Findlay, Findlay, Ohio, USA *A sept of the Scottish Clan Farquharson *Findlay (surname) *Findlay (musician), English musician See also *Finlay (other) *Finley (other) Finley may refer to: * Finley (name), a given name and surname *Finley (band), Italian pop/punk band * Finley, a brand of The Coca-Cola Company Places ;United ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Middle Fabius River
The Fabius River (pronounced ''FAY-bee-us'') is a U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline dataThe National Map, accessed May 13, 2011 tributary of the Mississippi River in northeastern Missouri in the United States. It is formed near its mouth by the confluence of the North Fabius River and the South Fabius River. The North Fabius River also flows through southeastern Iowa. The Middle Fabius River joins the North Fabius upstream of that river's mouth. Each of the three rivers have been subjected to substantial straightening and channelization. According to tradition, the Fabius River is named for the Roman consul Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus. However, the State Historical Society of Missouri suggests Fabius actually was the name of a French pioneer in the area. Course North Fabius River The North Fabius River, about long, is the longest of the three forks and rises near Moulton in southwestern Appanoose County, Iowa. It flows genera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newark, Missouri
Newark is a village in southeast Knox County, Missouri, United States, along the South Fabius River. As of the 2020 census, its population was 54. History Newark was laid out in 1836 within old Fabius Township. The community was named after Newark, New Jersey. Geography Newark is located at (39.993376, -91.973265). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 94 people, 47 households, and 26 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 60 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 90.4% White, 2.1% African American, 1.1% Native American, and 6.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population. There were 47 households, of which 14.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 2.1% had a female householder with no husb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2nd Missouri Volunteer Cavalry
The 2nd Missouri Cavalry Regiment, also known officially as Merrill's Horse, was a cavalry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The regiment was one of only a handful of Missouri regiments to be officially named as well as numbered. The regiment was raised under the authority of Major General John C. Frémont, commander of the Western Department of the U.S. Army, headquartered at St. Louis, Missouri. The regiment was organized by Captain Lewis Merrill, a regular Army officer and a veteran of the prewar U.S. 2nd Dragoons. Serving as a colonel of volunteers, Merrill organized companies of volunteers from Missouri and other western states at St. Louis's Benton Barracks. Merrill enforced a level of discipline unusual for volunteer regiments, demanding a level of professionalism comparable to U.S. Regulars. To distinguish the troops of his regiment, Merrill mandated a unique uniform. The front of the tunic featured a "horse-head" panel trimmed in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
