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Huron Heights, Ontario
Huron may refer to: Native American ethnography * Huron people, who have been called Wyandotte, Wyandot, Wendat and Quendat * Huron language, an Iroquoian language * Huron-Wendat Nation, or Huron-Wendat First Nation, or Nation Huronne-Wendat * Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi, or Huron Potawatomi, based in Calhoun County, Michigan Geographical features *Huron Glacier, in Antarctica * Huron Islands, on Lake Superior *Huron Mountains, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan *Huron National Forest, in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan *Huron Peak, in Colorado Bodies of water * Lake Huron, one of the North American Great Lakes * Huron Swamp, in Michigan * Huron Lake, in the parish municipality of Lac-aux-Sables, Mékinac Regional County Municipality, Quebec * Huron Falls (other) * Huron River (other) * Rivière des Hurons (other) Places * Huron County (other) In Canada * Lac-Huron, Quebec, an unorganized territory in the Rimouski-Neigette Region ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huron People
The Wyandot people (also Wyandotte, Wendat, Waⁿdát, or Huron) are an Indigenous people of the Northeastern Woodlands of the present-day United States and Canada. Their Wyandot language belongs to the Iroquoian language family. In Canada, the Huron-Wendat Nation has two First Nations reserves at Wendake, Quebec. In the United States, the Wyandotte Nation is a federally recognized tribe headquartered in Wyandotte, Oklahoma. There are also organizations that self-identify as Wyandot. The Wendat emerged as a confederacy of five nations in the St. Lawrence River Valley, especially in Southern Ontario, including the north shore of Lake Ontario. Their original homeland extended to the Georgian Bay of Lake Huron and Lake Simcoe in Ontario, Canada and occupied territory around the western part of the lake. The Wyandotte Nation (the U.S. Tribe) descends from remnants of the Tionontati (or Tobacco/Petun) people, who did not belong to the Wendat (Huron) Confederacy. However, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huron-Kinloss
Huron-Kinloss is a township in the Canadian province of Ontario, located within Bruce County. The township had a population of 7,069 in the Canada 2016 Census. Huron-Kinloss is located in Western Ontario, on Lake Huron. It is relatively remote, particularly by the standards of densely populated Southern Ontario and remains a primarily rural region of farmland and woodlots. The lake shore is sparsely populated with the village of Point Clark at the south end and Boiler Beach at the north end, with a mixture of seasonal and permanent cottages along the shore in between. Lucknow and Ripley are the largest towns inland. Economically, the township depends heavily on agriculture, agricultural services and tourism. A number of residents work in Kincardine or Goderich, with the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station being the largest employer in the area. With tourism and the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station, the local economy is more prosperous than many similar regions. The Town of Ripley ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huron, Kansas
Huron is a city in Lancaster Township, Atchison County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 74. History Huron was platted in 1882 when the railroad was extended to that point. The city was named for Col. Anthony Huron, an original owner of the town site. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2020 census The 2020 United States census counted 74 people, 30 households, and 20 families in Huron. The population density was 1,027.8 per square mile (396.8/km). There were 32 housing units at an average density of 444.4 per square mile (171.6/km). The racial makeup was 97.3% (72) white or European American (97.3% non-Hispanic white), 1.35% (1) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.35% (1) from other races, and 0.0% (0) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huron, Indiana
Huron is a Census-designated place in Spice Valley Township, Lawrence County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. History Huron was platted in 1859. It was named after Huron, Ohio. On September 16, 1861, during the American Civil War, a train carrying 600 Illinois Union soldiers crashed into a creek near Huron, killing or injuring 100-150 soldiers. Demographics The United States Census Bureau delineated Huron as a census designated place in the 2022 American Community Survey The American Community Survey (ACS) is an annual demographics survey program conducted by the United States Census Bureau. It regularly gathers information previously contained only in the long form of the United States census, decennial census .... References Unincorporated communities in Lawrence County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana {{LawrenceCountyIN-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huron, California
Huron is a small city in Fresno County, California, Fresno County, California, in the United States. As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the population was 6,206, down from 6,754 at the 2010 United States census, 2010 census. During the harvest season, the population swells to over 15,000 people due to the influx of migrant worker, migrant farm workers. Huron is located east-northeast of Coalinga, California, Coalinga, at an elevation of 374 feet (114 m). Huron was the city with the highest proportion of Hispanic and Latino Americans, Hispanic or Latino people in the United States, according to the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land. Climate According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Huron has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. History The community of Huron was founded in 1888 as a water stop along the Southern Pacific Transportation Company, Southe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huron Centre
Huron Centre was a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that was represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1872 to 1882. This riding was created from parts of Huron North and Huron South ridings. The Centre riding consisted of the Townships of Colborne, Hullet, McKillop, Tuckersmith, Grey, the Town of Goderich and the village of Seaforth. The electoral district was abolished in 1882 when it was redistributed between Huron West and Huron South ridings. Members of Parliament This riding has elected the following members of Parliament: Election results On Mr. Horton's resignation: See also * List of Canadian electoral districts * Historical federal electoral districts of Canada References External links Riding history from theLibrary of Parliament The Library of Parliament () is the main information repository and research resource for the Parliament of Canada. The main branch of the library sits at the rear of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huron West
Huron West was a federal electoral district represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1882 to 1917. It was located in the province of Ontario. This riding was created from parts of Huron Centre, Huron North and Huron South ridings. The West Riding of the county of Huron was initially defined to consist of the townships of East Wawanosh, West Wawanosh, Ashfield, Colborne and Goderich, and the towns of Goderich and Clinton. In 1903, it was redefined to include the township of Hullett, and exclude the township of East Wawanosh. The electoral district was abolished in 1914 when it was redistributed between Huron North and Huron South ridings. Members of Parliament This riding has elected the following members of Parliament: Election results On Mr. Cameron being unseated, 26 December 1891: On Mr. Patterson being named Lieutenant-Governor of Manitoba, 2 September 1895: On Mr. Cameron's appointment as Lieutenant-Govern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huron East
Huron East was a federal electoral district represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1882 to 1917. It was located in the province of Ontario. This riding was created from parts of Huron Centre, Huron North and Huron South ridings. The East Riding of the county of Huron was initially defined to consist of the townships of Howick, Turnberry, Grey and Morris, the town of Wingham, and the villages of Brussels, Blyth and Wroxeter. In 1903, it was expanded to include the township of Wawanosh East. The electoral district was abolished in 1914 when it was merged into Huron North riding. Members of Parliament This riding has elected the following members of Parliament: Election results See also * List of Canadian electoral districts * Historical federal electoral districts of Canada References External links Riding history from theLibrary of Parliament The Library of Parliament () is the main information ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huron North (federal Electoral District)
Huron North was a federal electoral district represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1867 to 1882, and from 1917 to 1953. It was located in the province of Ontario. It was created by the British North America Act 1867 which divided the County of Huron into two ridings: Huron North and Huron South. The North Riding consisted of the Townships of Ashfield, Wawanosh, Turnberry, Howick, Morris, Grey, Colborne, Hullett, and the Village of Clinton and McKillop. In 1872, the County of Huron was divided into three ridings when Huron Centre was created. The townships of Grey, Colborne, Hullett, and the Village of Clinton and McKillop, were transferred from Huron North to the new riding. The electoral district was abolished in 1882 when it was redistributed between the newly created Huron East and Huron West ridings. In 1914, Huron North was re-created from Huron East and Huron West when Huron county was again divided into two ridings. The new riding consisted of the towns ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huron South
Huron South was a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that was represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1867 to 1935. It was created by the British North America Act 1867 which divided the County of Huron into two ridings: Huron North and Huron South. In 1872, the County of Huron was divided into three ridings, and Huron Centre was created. The South Riding was defined to consist of the Townships of Goderich, Stanley, Hay, Stephen, and Usborne, and the Village of Clinton. In 1882, the South Riding was redefined to consist of the townships of McKillop, Hullett, Tuckersmith, Stanley, and Hay, the town of Seaforth, and the village of Bayfield. In 1903, the county of Huron was divided into three ridings: Huron East, Huron West and Huron South. Huron South was redefined to exclude the township of Hullett, and include the townships of Stephen and Usborne and the villages of Exeter and Hensall. In 1914, the county of Huron was divided into two ridi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huron—Bruce (federal Electoral District)
Huron—Bruce (formerly known as Huron and Huron—Middlesex) is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the House of Commons of Canada since 1953. History The riding was created in 1952 from parts of Huron North and Huron—Perth ridings. It consisted of the township of Hibbert in the county of Perth, and the townships of Hullett, McKillop, Stanley, Tuckersmith, Hay, Stephen, Usborne, Grey, Morris, Colborne, Goderich, Ashfield, East Wawanosh and West Wawanosh in the county of Huron. In 1966, it was redefined to consist of the County of Huron excluding the Village of Lucknow, and the Village of Ailsa Craig and the Townships of Biddulph and McGillivray in the County of Middlesex. It was known as "Huron" until 1974. It was known as "Huron—Middlesex" from 1974 to 1976. In 1976, it was renamed "Huron—Bruce", and defined to consist of the County of Huron and the Townships of Carrick, Culross, Huron and Kinloss in the County of Bruce. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huron Tract
The Huron Tract Purchase also known as the Huron Block, registered as Crown Treaty Number 29, is a large area of land in southwestern Ontario bordering on Lake Huron to the west and Lake Erie to the east. The area spans the counties of Huron, Perth, Middlesex and present day Lambton County, Ontario in the province of Ontario. The Chippewas of Chenail Ecarte, the Ausable River, and St. Clair River sold the Huron Tract to the Canada Company, an agent of the British government, to be distributed to colonial settlers of Upper Canada. Influenced by William "Tiger" Dunlop, John Galt and other businessmen formed the Canada Company. The Canada Company bought one million acres (4,000 km2) of land west of the then London district and called it the Huron Tract. The Canada Company was the administrative agent for the Huron Tract. An Act of Parliament in 1825 incorporated the Canada Company with the Huron Tract settlement objective as its primary goal.Kathleen Macfarlane Lizars, '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
