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Lyndon may refer to: Places * Lyndon, Alberta, Canada * Lyndon, Rutland, East Midlands, England * Lyndon, Solihull, West Midlands, England United States * Lyndon, Illinois * Lyndon, Kansas * Lyndon, Kentucky * Lyndon, New York * Lyndon, Ohio * Lyndon, Pennsylvania * Lyndon, Vermont * Lyndon, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, a town * Lyndon, Juneau County, Wisconsin, a town Other uses * Lyndon State College, a public college located in Lyndonville, Vermont People * Lyndon (name), given name and surname See also * Lyndon School (other) * Lyndon Township (other) * * Lydon (other) * Lynden (other) * Lindon (other) * Linden (other) Linden may refer to: Trees * ''Tilia'' (also known as lime and basswood Basswood), a genus ** American linden, a common name for ''Tilia americana'' ** Large-leaved linden, a common name for ''Tilia platyphyllos'' ** Little-leaf linden, a commo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lyndon, Vermont
Lyndon is a town in Caledonia County, Vermont, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,491. Lyndon is the home of Lyndon State College. The town contains one incorporated village, Lyndonville, and four unincorporated villages: Lyndon Corner in the south, Lyndon Center in the center of town on the west side of Lyndonville, Little Egypt in the north, and East Lyndon in the southeast. Lyndon is the second-most populous town in the Northeast Kingdom; only neighboring St. Johnsbury is larger. It is also the fastest growing town in Vermont with a population over 5,000, growing 9.8% in the decade preceding the 2010 census. History When Rhode Island proprietors secured the original Lyndon township grant, the area was covered in forests and woodlands. The Passumpsic River, flowing through the center of the town, provided power for grist and saw mills. The charter of the town of Lyndon was signed by Governor Thomas Chittenden in 1780. It seems likely that the na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lyndon (name)
Lyndon is a given name and surname. Notable people with this given name * Lyndon Amick (born 1977), American racing driver * Lyndon Andrews (born 1976), Trinidad and Tobago footballer *Lyndon Antoine (born 1986), Grenadian footballer *Lyndon Bateman (born 1979), Welsh rugby union player *Lyndon Byers (born 1964), Canadian ice hockey player *Lyndon Brook (1926–2004), British actor * Lyndon Carlson (born 1940), American politician *Lyndon Dunshea (born 1991), New Zealand rugby union player * Lyndon Dykes (born 1995), Australian footballer *Lyndon Emsley (born 1964), British chemist *Lyndon Lyn Evans (born 1945), Welsh physicist *Lyndon Evelyn (1759–1839), British Member of Parliament *Lyndon Farnham, Jersey businessman and politician *Lyndon Ferns (born 1983), South African swimmer * Lyndon Hannibal (born 1965), Sri Lankan cricketer * Lyndon Hardy, American physicist and author *Lyndon Hartnick (born 1986), South African rugby union player * Lyndon Hooper (born 1966), Canadian s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lyndon State College
Lyndon State College was a public liberal arts college at Lyndon, Vermont. In 2018, it merged with Johnson State College to create Northern Vermont University; the former campus of Lyndon State College is now the university's Lyndon campus. It was accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. History In 1911, the college was founded as a one-year normal school housed in rented space in nearby Lyndon Institute. The term "normal school" is based on the French ''école normale supérieure'', a school to educate teachers. Consistent with education tradition of the times, the Lyndon Training Course expanded its curriculum in one-year increments, and the first two-year class graduated in 1923. In 1927, Rita Bole became principal of the school. The first three-year class, consisting of nine students, graduated in 1934. In 1944, the state allowed Lyndon to grant four-year degrees so long as it remained a teacher training institution. The first four-year degree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lyndon, Kentucky
Lyndon is a home rule-class city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 11,002 at the 2010 census, up from 9,369 at the 2000 census. Incorporated on May 10, 1965, Lyndon became part of the new Louisville Metro government in 2003. It remains an independent city with its own mayor and emergency services and is not counted in Louisville's population although its citizens can vote for the mayor of Louisville and Metro Council members. History The area is the home of Oxmoor Farm, the residence of Alexander Scott Bullitt, one of the drafters of Kentucky's first Kentucky Constitution, constitution. At some point after 1865, the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, L&N offered local landowner Alvin Wood connection to their network provided that he pay the costs of constructing the station and donate the land for the spur. He did so, and in 1871 the Lyndon depot began service. The town's etymology remains uncertain, although some connect it to Linn's Station ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lyndon, Kansas
Lyndon is a city in, and the county seat of Osage County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,037. History Lyndon was founded in 1869 after the land in the area was taken from the Sac and Fox Nation by the government for homesteading. It was named after Lyndon, Vermont. Geography Lyndon is located at (38.610233, -95.685352). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Climate The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lyndon has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. Demographics Lyndon is part of the Topeka metropolitan area. 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,052 people, 422 households, and 285 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 464 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lyndon, Illinois
Lyndon is a village in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. The population was 648 at the 2010 census, up from 566 in 2000. Geography Lyndon is located at (41.716821, -89.923186). According to the 2010 census, Lyndon has a total area of , of which (or 99.87%) is land and (or 0.13%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 566 people, 236 households, and 165 families residing in the village. The population density was . There were 254 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 96.64% White, 0.18% African American, 1.24% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.35% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.24% of the population. There were 236 households, out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 24.2% of all households w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lyndon, Rutland
Lyndon is a small village in the county of Rutland in the East Midlands of England. The population of the civil parish was 80 at the 2001 census (including Pilton), increasing to 124 at the 2011 census. The village's name means 'hill of flax' or 'hill of lime trees'. There are three Grade II* listed buildings in the parish: the Church of St Martin, Lyndon Hall and Top Hall. Thomas Barker (1722–1809) of Lyndon Hall kept a detailed weather record from 1736 to 1798. William Whiston (1667–1752), best known for his translation of Josephus Flavius Josephus (; grc-gre, Ἰώσηπος, ; 37 – 100) was a first-century Romano-Jewish historian and military leader, best known for '' The Jewish War'', who was born in Jerusalem—then part of Roman Judea—to a father of priestly d ..., died at the Hall, the home of his son-in-law, Samuel Barker on 22 August 1752. The Hall is owned by the Conant family. Footnotes External links Lyndon Estate Website Villag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lyndon, New York
Lyndon is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. The population was 686 at the 2020 census. The town is on the east border of the county and is north of Olean. History The area that would become the town was first settled ''circa'' 1806. The town of Lyndon was founded in 1829, formed from the town of Franklinville. The town was briefly called "Elgin" around 1857. In 1875, the population of Lyndon was 805. The North Lyndon Schoolhouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.11%, is water. The eastern town line is the border of Allegany County. Adjacent towns and areas The town of New Hudson in Allegany County is to the east. The north town line is shared by the town of Farmersville, and the south town line is shared with the town of Ischua. The town of Franklinville is west of Lyndon. Demographics At the 2000 census, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lyndon, Solihull
Lyndon is a district within the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull in the English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Peoples, culture, and language * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England ** English national id ... county of the West Midlands. The population of the Lyndon Ward at the 2011 census was 13,574. It was the home of the Lyndon family. The home (Lyndon Manor) is long gone but became Olton Jubilee Park on Lyndon Rd. It was born in Acocks Green and named after the family home and the park. There is a local historical society with some knowledge of the family before they built the Manor. The ancient monument of Hob's Moat is nearby, as is Hatchford Brook. The place name "Lyndon" is Anglo-Saxon in origin and refers to a hill bearing a lime tree. The area is not now generally called Lyndon, but amenities such as schools and pubs have Lyndon in their title. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lyndon School (other)
Lyndon School may refer to: * Lyndon School, Solihull, West Midlands, UK See also * Lynden High School, Lynden, Washington * Lyndon Academy, Woodstock, Georgia * Lyndon Institute, Lyndon, Vermont * Lyndon State College, Lyndon, Vermont * LBJ School (other) * Linden School (other) * Lyndon (other) Lyndon may refer to: Places * Lyndon, Alberta, Canada * Lyndon, Rutland, East Midlands, England * Lyndon, Solihull, West Midlands, England United States * Lyndon, Illinois * Lyndon, Kansas * Lyndon, Kentucky * Lyndon, New York * Lyndon, Ohio * L ... * Lyndon B. Johnson High School (other) {{schooldis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lyndon, Ohio
Lyndon is an unincorporated community in Ross County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. History Lyndon was originally called "Zora", and under the latter name was 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 Surveys to show the distance and bear ...ted in 1853. The present name is after Lyndon, Massachusetts, the native home of an early settler. A former variant name was Lyndon Station. A post office called Lyndon Station was established in 1857, and the name was changed to Lyndon in 1882. Lyndon Station was located on the Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad. References Unincorporated communities in Ross County, Ohio 1853 establishments in Ohio Unincorporated communities in Ohio {{RossCountyOH-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lyndon, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin
Lyndon is a town in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. The population was 1,468 at the time of the 2000 census. It is included in the Sheboygan, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The ghost town of Winooski was located in the town. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 34.4 square miles (89.0 km2), of which, 34.2 square miles (88.5 km2) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km2) of it (0.58%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,468 people, 546 households, and 437 families residing in the town. The population density was 43.0 people per square mile (16.6/km2). There were 630 housing units at an average density of 18.4 per square mile (7.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.09% White, 0.20% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.48% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68% of the population. There ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
