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Schuyler
Schuyler may refer to: Places United States * Schuyler County, Illinois * Schuyler County, Missouri * Schuyler, Nebraska, a city * Schuyler County, New York * Schuyler, New York, a town * Schuyler Island, Lake Champlain, New York * Schuyler Creek, Seneca County, New York * Schuyler, Virginia, a census-designated place * Fort Schuyler, a 19th-century fortification in the Bronx, New York * Old Fort Schuyler, a Revolutionary War fort that was located in what is now Utica, New York * Fort Stanwix, at the location of present-day Rome, New York, captured from the British by American forces in 1776 and renamed Fort Schuyler Antarctica * Mount Schuyler, Graham Land People * Schuyler (name), a name of Dutch origin, including a list of people with the given name or surname Ships * , a cargo ship constructed near the end of World War II Songs * The Schuyler Sisters, the fifth song from Act 1 of the musical Hamilton See also * Schuler, a surname * Schuyler Apartments, Spartanburg, South ... [...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] |
Schuyler County, Illinois
Schuyler County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it had a population of 7,544. Its county seat is Rushville. History Schuyler County was formed in 1825 out of Pike and Fulton counties. It is named for Philip Schuyler, member of the Continental Congress and Senator from New York. File:Schuyler County Illinois 1825.png, Schuyler County (1825), with unorganized territory, Warren County, and Mercer County assigned to it. File:Schuyler County Illinois 1826.png, Schuyler County (1826–1830), with McDonough County assigned to it. File:Schuyler County Illinois 1827.png, Schuyler (1830–1839), with McDonough County becoming organized. File:Schuyler County Illinois 1839.png, Schuyler in 1839, when the creation of Brown County reduced Schuyler to its present borders. Geography According to the US Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (0.9%) is water. Climate and weather In recent years, average temperatures ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Schuyler (name)
Schuyler (, ; ) is a Dutch surname which, along with many variants, including Schuller, is an adaptation of the German name Schüler. The name was introduced to North America by 17th-century settlers arriving in New York City. It later became a given name in honor of prominent members of New York's Schuyler family such as Philip Schuyler, and so became the given name of Schuyler Colfax, the 17th vice president of the United States. As a given name, it is used in the United States for both boys and girls, typically with the alternative phonetic spellings ''Skylar'' and ''Skyler''. Skylar was the 479th most common name for boys born in the United States in 2007, and the 171st most common name for girls born there in that year. The spelling Skyler was the 271st most common name for boys born in the United States in 2007, and the 374th most popular name for girls. The spelling Schuyler last ranked among the top 1,000 names for boys in the United States in 1994, when it was at 974th p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Schuylerville, New York
Schuylerville () is a village in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The village is located in the northeastern part of the Town of Saratoga, east of Saratoga Springs. The Village of Victory is adjacent to Schuylerville to the southwest and the Hudson River forms the village's eastern border. The population was 1,386 at the 2010 census. The village was incorporated in 1831 and is named after the Schuyler family, a prominent family of Dutch descent in colonial America. Schuylerville was the site of the surrender of the British Army under General John Burgoyne, following the Battles of Saratoga (1777) in the nearby Town of Stillwater. Schuylerville contains several historic buildings, including the General Schuyler House, part of the Saratoga National Historical Park, and Old Saratoga Reformed Church. The schools of the Schuylerville Central School District are located in the village, as are the offices of the Town of Saratoga. The village is served by a public library, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Schuyler, Nebraska
Schuyler is a city in Colfax County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 6,211 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Colfax County. The city (as well as the county) is named after former Vice President of the United States, Schuyler Colfax. Geography Schuyler is located at (41.448916, −97.060195). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 6,211 people, 1,828 households, and 1,356 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 1,972 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 56.7% White, 1.3% African American, 1.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 37.0% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 65.4% of the population. There were 1,828 households, of which 49.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fort Schuyler
Fort Schuyler is a preserved 19th century fortification in the New York City borough of the Bronx. It houses a museum, the Stephen B. Luce Library, and the Marine Transportation Department and Administrative offices of the State University of New York Maritime College. It is considered one of the finest examples of early 19th century fortifications. The fort was named in honor of Major General Philip Schuyler of the Continental Army. History Fort Schuyler was one of many forts built along the east coast of the United States under the third system of US fortifications in the aftermath of the War of 1812, when it became apparent that the U.S. coast was poorly defended against foreign invasion. Fort Schuyler was begun in 1833 and dedicated in 1856 after 75% completion, though not garrisoned until 1861. The fort was strategically positioned to protect New York City from naval attack through Long Island Sound, guarding the eastern entrance to New York Harbor. It is located on Thr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Schuyler County, New York
Schuyler County is a county in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2020 census, the population was 17,898, making it the second-least populous county in New York. The county seat is the village of Watkins Glen. The name is in honor of General Philip Schuyler, one of the four major generals in the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War. History When counties were established in New York State in 1683, the present Schuyler County was part of Albany County. This was an enormous county, including the northern part of New York State as well as all of the present State of Vermont and, in theory, extending westward to the Pacific Ocean. This county was reduced in size on July 3, 1766, by the creation of Cumberland County, and further on March 16, 1770, by the creation of Gloucester County, both containing territory now in Vermont. On March 12, 1772, what was left of Albany County was split into three parts, one remaining under the name Albany County. One of the othe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Schuyler, New York
: ''There is also a Schuyler County, New York''. Schuyler is a town in Herkimer County, New York, United States. The population was 3,420 at the 2010 census. The town is in the western part of Herkimer County and is east of Utica. History The area was first settled ''circa'' 1765. The town of Schuyler was formed in 1792 from part of the town of Herkimer. In 1797, part of Schuyler was taken to form the newer town of Trenton. Schuyler was further reduced in 1798 to form the town of Deerfield ( Oneida County) and in 1806 to form the town of Newport. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Schuyler has a total area of , of which are land and , or 0.89%, are water. The western town line is the border of Oneida County, and the southern town line is marked by the Mohawk River. The New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) and the Erie Canal pass across the southern part of the town, and the Schuyler Travel Plaza is on the westbound side of the Thru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Schuyler Falls, New York
Schuyler Falls is a Administrative divisions of New York#Town, town in Clinton County, New York, Clinton County, New York (state), New York, United States. The population was 5,181 at the 2010 United States Census, 2010 census. The town was named after Peter Schuyler, who bought the mill on the Salmon River from Zephaniah Platt. Schuyler Falls is in the south-central part of the county and is southwest of Plattsburgh (city), New York, Plattsburgh. History The area was first settled ''circa'' 1794 by Ezra Turner, who settled near the Salmon River, and built the first sawmill in 1801. The town was formed from the town of Plattsburgh (town), New York, Plattsburgh in 1848. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Schuyler Falls has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.82%, is water. The Saranac River forms the northern town line, with the town of Plattsburgh on the opposite shore. The Salmon River runs through the southern part of the town, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Schuyler Sisters
"The Schuyler Sisters" is the fifth song from Act 1 of the musical ''Hamilton'', based on the life of Alexander Hamilton, which premiered on Broadway in 2015. Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote both the music and lyrics to the song. Background Musical director Alex Lacamoire explained that the song originally had a throwback Daft Punk/Pharrell feel, but after viewing a series of Vines with the three actresses improvising on Destiny's Child songs, he reworked the song to give it a Destiny's Child vibe, then let the sisters add their own harmonies to the tune; he "realized there's nothing in the song as cool as the harmonies the girls do when they're messing around, so we... just let them riff". Synopsis The song introduces the three Schuyler sisters: Angelica, Eliza, and Peggy, their different personalities and views, and how they are excited to be in a new age, "amidst the powder keg of the early days of the revolution". Burr tries to flirt with Angelica, but Angelica rejects him and i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Schuyler, Virginia
Schuyler ( ) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Nelson County, Virginia, United States, close to Scottsville. The population as of the 2010 Census was 298. Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed 2011-06-08. In 1882, the community—originally "Walker's Mill"—was named for Schuyler George Walker, local mill operator, and the area's first postmaster. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the community became a small industrial center with the establishment of a stone cutting plant for the area quarries of the Alberene Stone Company, which took the native and acid-resistant |
Schuyler Island
Schuyler Island, also known as Schuylers Island or Whitney Island, is a uninhabited island in Lake Champlain. It is a part of the Chesterfield, New York, Town of Chesterfield in Essex County, New York, Essex County, New York (state), New York, located between Port Kent, New York and Willsboro Bay, opposite Burlington, Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. Schuyler Island was involved in the 1776 Battle of Valcour during the American Revolutionary War, and is today managed as part of Adirondack Park, with several unimproved campsites available. History The island played a brief role during the American Revolutionary War. Following the Battle of Valcour on October 11, 1776, the fleet of American General Benedict Arnold used the island as a location to regroup and commence repairs. Two small ships of the fleet that were deemed beyond repair were sunk near the island at this time. The island passed through a series of private owners during the 19th and early to mid 20th centuries, during whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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