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Brandon Acker
Brandon may refer to: Names and people *Brandon (given name), a male given name * Brandon (surname), a surname with several different origins Places Australia *Brandon, a farm and 19th century homestead in Seaham, New South Wales * Brandon, Queensland, a small town just south of Townsville Canada *Brandon, Manitoba England * Brandon, County Durham * Brandon, Lincolnshire * Brandon, Northumberland *Brandon, Suffolk *Brandon, Warwickshire * Brandon Hill, Bristol France *Brandon, Saône-et-Loire * Château de Brandon, at Saint-Pierre-de-Varennes (Saône-et-Loire) * Tour du Brandon at Athée-sur-Cher in Indre-et-Loire Ireland *Brandon, County Kerry * Mount Brandon, a mountain overlooking the village * Brandon Bay, the bay overlooked by the village *Brandon Creek, County Kerry *Brandon Hill, a hill between Graiguenamana and Inistoige, Co. Kilkenny. United States *Brandon Corner, California * Brandon, Colorado *Brandon, Florida *Brandon, Iowa *Brandon Township, Michigan *Bran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon (given Name)
Brandon is a masculine given name that is a transferred use of a Brandon (surname), surname and place name derived from the Old English ''brōm'', meaning Genisteae, broom or Ulex, gorse, and ''dūn'', meaning ''hill''. It is also sometimes a variant of the Irish masculine given name, Brendan (given name), Breandán, meaning "prince". Origin of the name The given name ''Brandon'' as a variant form of the Irish given name ''Brendan (given name), Brendan''. The webpage cited the following book for the given name "Brandon": is an Anglicised form of the Old Irish name, ''Bréanainn'', which is in turn derived from the earlier Old Irish ''Brénainn''. The medieval Latin form of the name, Brendanus, has influenced its spelling in the modern English and Irish forms. However, the name has no meaning in Irish language, the Irish language, and was absorbed from the Old Welsh ''breenhin'', meaning "prince" or " chieftain." In the instance of the Welsh "Bran" as the origin, meaning "crow" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon Creek
:''Brandon Creek is also a hamlet near Littleport, Cambridgeshire'' Brandon Creek () is a small village located on the Dingle Peninsula, Ireland. The nearest town is Dingle, 13 km to the south via the R549 road. According to the 9th century document "Voyage of St Brendan the Navigator", Saint Branden set sail westward from this point in the 6th century, and traveled across the Atlantic. Adventurer Tim Severin Timothy Severin (25 September 1940 – 18 December 2020) was a British explorer, historian, and writer. Severin was noted for his work in retracing the legendary journeys of historical figures. Severin was awarded both the Founder's Medal ... took a five-man crew across the Atlantic to prove that St Brendan's voyage would have been possible in the 6th century. The journey departed in May 1976 from Brandon Creek. References {{Kerry-geo-stub Towns and villages in County Kerry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon, Ohio
Brandon is an unincorporated community in Knox County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. History Brandon was originally called Four Corners, then Hildreth, but the site was never legally plat In the United States, a plat ( or ) (plan) is a cadastral map, drawn to scale, showing the divisions of a piece of land. United States General Land Office surveyors drafted township plats of Public Lands Survey System, Public Lands Surveys to ...ted on account of a land dispute in the 1840s. A post office was first established there under the name Hildreths in 1839. The post office's name was changed to Brandon in 1848, and remained in operation until 1902. References Unincorporated communities in Knox County, Ohio 1839 establishments in Ohio Populated places established in 1839 Unincorporated communities in Ohio {{KnoxCountyOH-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon, North Carolina
Brandon is an unincorporated community in Ashe County, North Carolina North Carolina ( ) is a U.S. state, state in the Southeastern United States, Southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Virginia to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, South Carolina to the south, Georgia (U.S. stat ..., United States. Geography Brandon is located south of Sturgills. The community is within the Piney Creek Township. The elevation of Brandon is 2,959 feet (902 m). The ZIP Code for Brandon is 28643. Population In 2023, the population estimate was 819. References Unincorporated communities in Ashe County, North Carolina Unincorporated communities in North Carolina {{AsheCountyNC-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon, New York
Brandon is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. It is centrally located in the county, southwest of Malone. The town population was 577 at the 2010 census. It was named after Brandon, Vermont, by early settlers. History The town was settled by pioneers from Vermont. The town of Brandon was organized in 1828 from the town of Bangor. Subsequently, the town lost much of its area in the formation of the towns of Harrietstown and Santa Clara. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, Brandon has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.16%, is water. The southern town line borders the Adirondack Park. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 542 people, 195 households, and 150 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 309 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 95.94% White, 0.18% African American, 1.66% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.74% from other races, and 0 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon, Nebraska
Brandon is an Unincorporated area#United States, unincorporated community in Perkins County, Nebraska, Perkins County, Nebraska, United States. History Brandon got its start when the Burlington Railroad was extended to that point. A post office called Brandon was established in 1890. The origin of the name Brandon is unclear. It might be either the name of a railroad official, or named after a place in Brandon, Ohio, Ohio. 1925 editionis available for download aUniversity of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons./ref> References Unincorporated communities in Perkins County, Nebraska Unincorporated communities in Nebraska {{PerkinsCountyNE-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon, Montana
Brandon is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Madison County, Montana Montana ( ) is a landlocked U.S. state, state in the Mountain states, Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It is bordered by Idaho to the west, North Dakota to the east, South Dakota to the southeast, Wyoming to the south, an ..., United States. It is in the northwestern part of the county, at the western base of the Tobacco Root Mountains, in the valley of Mill Creek. Via Mill Creek Road it is southwest to Sheridan in the Ruby Valley. Brandon was first listed as a CDP for the 2020 census, when it had a population of 46. Demographics Education The CDP is in the Sheridan Elementary School District and the Sheridan High School District. Text list/ref> Both Sheridan elementary and high school districts are components of Sheridan Public Schools. References Census-designated places in Madison County, Montana Census-designated places in Montana [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon, Mississippi
Brandon is a city in and the county seat of Rankin County, Mississippi, United States. It was incorporated on December 19, 1831. The population was 25,138 as of the 2020 census. A suburb of Jackson, Brandon is part of the Jackson Metropolitan Area, and is located east of the state capital. History The city is named for Gerard Brandon, Governor of Mississippi during the early 1800s. A newspaper, ''The News'', was established in 1892. The Brandon Bank was established in 1900, and The Rankin County Bank was established in 1906. In 1900, Brandon had a school, a telephone and telegraph office, a saw mill, two livery stables, two cotton gins, two hotels, six churches, and fifteen or twenty stores. The population was 775. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.3 square miles (55.3 km), of which 21.3 square miles (55.1 km) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.2 km) (0.37%) is water. Demographics 2020 cen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon Township, Minnesota
Brandon Township is a township in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 641 at the 2000 census. Brandon Township was organized in 1867. It took its name from the settlement of Brandon, Minnesota. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (14.48%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 641 people, 249 households, and 199 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 406 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 97.66% White, 0.16% Native American, 1.40% Asian, and 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.31% of the population. There were 249 households, out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.9% were married couples living together, 1.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.7% were non-families. 16.1% of all househ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon, Minnesota
Brandon is a city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 501 at the 2020 census. History The village of Brandon was incorporated on November 22, 1881. The current town site was laid out when the railroad was being built in August 1879. The town was called Chippewa when at its previous location which was two miles north of the present day site. Brandon was named in honor of Brandon, Vermont, the birthplace of Stephen A. Douglas. Government Brandon Township has a township board with 3 elected commissioners and an appointed clerk and appointed treasurer. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. The city of Brandon is located within Brandon Township geographically but is a separate entity. It is along Interstate 94, and Douglas County Roads 7, 16, and 82. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 489 people, 207 households, and 139 families living i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon Township, Michigan
Brandon Charter Township is a charter township of Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 15,384 at the 2020 census. As a northern suburb of Metro Detroit, Brandon Township is about north of the city of Detroit and about southeast of Flint. The village of Ortonville is located within the township. History The Township of Brandon was created in 1837, named in honor of the settlers of the Town of Brandon, Vermont, whose descendants had migrated to this area of Michigan. The Charter Township of Brandon was formed in the 20th century. Communities *Brandon Gardens is located on M-15/Ortonville Road and Glass Road ( Elevation: 971 ft./296 m.). * Oakwood straddles the eastern border with Oxford Township at Baldwin and Oakwood Roads ( Elevation: 1099 ft./335 m.). * Ortonville is a village located within the township. *Perry Lake Heights is located on Perry Lake west of Perry Lake Road ( Elevation: 1030 ft./314 m.). Geography According ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon, Iowa
Brandon is a city in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. The population was 341 at the 2020 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2020 census As of the census of 2020, there were 341 people, 141 households, and 75 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,051.1 inhabitants per square mile (405.8/km2). There were 152 housing units at an average density of 468.5 per square mile (180.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 0.0% Native Americans in the United States, Native American, 0.0% Asian Americans, Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander Americans, Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic and Latino Americans, Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 4.1% of the population. Of the 141 households, 29.8% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.6% were Marriage, marri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
