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Burnett Region
Burnett may refer to: Places ;Antarctica *Burnett Island, an island in the Swain Islands ;Australia *Burnett County, New South Wales, a cadastral division * The Burnett River in Queensland * Burnett Heads, Queensland * Shire of Burnett, a former local government area in Queensland * Electoral district of Burnett, Queensland, Australia ;Canada * Burnett Bay, Northwest Territoes *Burnett Inlet, Nunavut ;United Kingdom * Burnett, Somerset, England ;United States *Burnett, Illinois, an unincorporated community * Burnett, Indiana, an unincorporated town *Burnett, Minnesota, an unincorporated community *Burnett, Washington, an unincorporated community * Burnett, Wisconsin, a town * Burnett (CDP), Wisconsin, an unincorporated census-designated place * Burnett County, Wisconsin * Burnett Township (other) People *Burnett (surname), people whose last name is ''Burnett'' *Clan Burnett, a Scottish clan *Burnett Baronets, one Nova Scotia baronetcy and one UK baronetcy Other uses * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burnett Island
Burnett Island in the Antarctic () is a rocky island, long in an east–west direction, which lies north of Honkala Island and is the central feature in the Swain Islands. First photographed from the air by U.S. Navy Operation Highjump, 1946–47, it was included in a 1957 survey of the Swain Islands by Wilkes Station personnel under Carl R. Eklund. It was named by Eklund for Lieutenant (j.g.) Donald Burnett, U.S. Navy, Military Support Unit Commander of the 1957 wintering party at Wilkes Station during the International Geophysical Year. See also * Composite Antarctic Gazetteer * List of Antarctic islands south of 60° S * Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research * Territorial claims in Antarctica Seven sovereign states – Argentina, Australia, Chile, France, New Zealand, Norway, and the United Kingdom – have made eight territorial claims in Antarctica. These countries have tended to place their Antarctic scientific observation and st ... References Isla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burnett, Wisconsin
Burnett is a town in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 919 at the 2000 census. The census-designated place of Burnett is located in the town, and the unincorporated community of Rolling Prairie is located partially in the town. History The town was named for Ellsworth Burnett(e), a government surveyor who was killed by Indians in November 1835. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and (0.74%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 919 people, 330 households, and 265 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 353 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 98.59% White, 0.33% African American, 0.65% from other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population. There were 330 households, out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 7 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burnet (other)
Burnet may refer to: Life forms * Burnet moth, the Zygaenidae family of diurnal moths ** Six-spot burnet (''Z. filipendulae''), a red-spotted species endemic to Europe and Anatolia * Burnet (plant), the perennial genus ''Sanguisorba'' **Salad burnet (''S. minor''), a herb with edible, ferny leaves * Burnet saxifrage or "lesser burnet", an unrelated plant species of similar appearance * Acaena, a herb genus including southern South America's "greater burnet" and "lesser burnet" Places * Burnet, Texas, United States ** Burnet County, Texas Other uses * HMS ''Burnet'' (K348), a British-commissioned warship in WWII * Professor Burnet, a ''Pokémon'' character People named ''Burnet'' * Burnet (surname), people with the surname * Burnet Reading (1749–1838), English engraver See also * Burnett (other) Burnett may refer to: Places ;Antarctica *Burnett Island, an island in the Swain Islands ;Australia *Burnett County, New South Wales, a cadastral division * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clan Burnett
The House of Burnett (Burnet, Burnette, Burnard, Bernard) is a Lowland and Border Scottish family composed of several branches. The Chief of the Name and Arms of Burnett is James Comyn Amherst Burnett of Leys. Origins of the name It remains uncertain if the name of Burnett is of Saxon or Norman origins. It has been suggested that the name Burnett is derived from the Old French ''burnete'', ''brunette'', which is a diminutive of ''brun'' meaning "brown", "dark brown". Another proposed origin of the name is from ''burnete'', a high quality wool cloth originally dyed to a dark brown colour.''Crannog to Castle; A History of the Burnett Family in Scotland'', ed. Eileen A. Bailey (Banchory: Leys Publishing, 2000), pp. 2-3 There is also evidence which suggests that Burnett stems from the English surname of ''Burnard'', a derivative of the Anglo-Saxon name "Beornheard". Spelling variations of the name in early documents show Burnet and Burnard/Bernard being used interchangeably for the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burnett (surname)
Burnett is a Scottish surname. It is derived from a nickname from the Old French , ''brunette'', which is a diminutive of ''brun'' meaning "brown", "dark brown". Another proposed origin of the name is from , a high quality wool cloth originally dyed to a dark brown colour. People with the surname * A. J. Burnett (b. 1977), American professional baseball player * Alaina Burnett (b. 1977), Canadian voice actor * Alan Burnett (b. 1950), American television writer-producer * Alex Burnett (born 1987), baseball pitcher * Alexander Burnett (other), several people :* Alexander Burnett of Leys (died 1619), Laird of Crathes Castle :* Alexander Burnett (figure skater) in 1961 U.S. Figure Skating Championships :* Alexander Burnett (politician) (born 1973), Member of the Scottish Parliament :*Alexander Burnett (musician), Australian singer, songwriter and music producer :*Sir Alexander Burnett, 2nd Baronet (died 1663) of the Burnett baronets :*Sir Alexander Burnett, 4th Baro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burnett Township (other)
Burnett Township may refer to: * Burnett Township, Pope County, Arkansas * Burnett Township, Antelope County, Nebraska Burnett Township is one of twenty-four townships in Antelope County, Nebraska. The population was 175 at the 2010 census. It was named for a railroad official. See also *County government in Nebraska County government in Nebraska is organized ... {{Geodis Township name disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burnett County, Wisconsin
Burnett County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,526. Its county seat is Siren, with the majority of county governmental services located at the Burnett County Government Center. The county was created in 1856 and organized in 1865. The St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin have reservation lands in Burnett County and are the county's largest employer. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (6.6%) is water. Saginaw Lake is located in the county, south of the Namekagon River. Adjacent counties * Douglas County – northeast * Washburn County – east * Barron County – southeast * Polk County – south * Chisago County, Minnesota – southwest * Pine County, Minnesota – west Major highways * Highway 35 (Wisconsin) * Highway 48 (Wisconsin) * Highway 70 (Wisconsin) * Highway 77 (Wisconsin) * Highway 87 (Wisconsin) Buses *List of interci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burnett (CDP), Wisconsin
Burnett is an unincorporated census-designated place located in the town of Burnett, Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States. Burnett is located on Wisconsin Highway 26 northwest of Horicon. Burnett has a post office A post office is a public facility and a retailer that provides mail services, such as accepting letters and parcels, providing post office boxes, and selling postage stamps, packaging, and stationery. Post offices may offer additional ser ... with ZIP code 53922. As of the 2010 census, its population is 256. Images [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burnett, Washington
Burnett is an unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It is located just south of Buckley, Washington. It is on State Route 165 between Buckley, Washington and Mount Rainier National Park. A post office called Burnett was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1927 Events January * January 1 – The British Broadcasting ''Company'' becomes the British Broadcasting ''Corporation'', when its Royal Charter of incorporation takes effect. John Reith becomes the first Director-General. * January 7 .... The community was named for Charles Hiram Burnett, Sr., a businessperson in the coal-mining industry. There is private active grass airport in Burnett called Burnett Landing. References Buckley Chamber of Commerce Unincorporated communities in Pierce County, Washington Unincorporated communities in Washington (state) {{PierceCountyWA-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burnett County, New South Wales
Burnett County, New South Wales is one of the 141 Cadastral divisions of New South Wales For lands administrative purposes, New South Wales is divided into 141 counties, which are further divided into parishes. The counties were first set down in the Colony of New South Wales, which later became the Australian state of New Sou .... Burnett County was named in honour of James Charles Burnett, surveyor (1815-1854). Parishes A full list of parishes found within this county; their current LGA and mapping coordinates to the approximate centre of each location is as follows: References {{Reflist Counties of New South Wales ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
