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Wells
Wells most commonly refers to: * Wells, Somerset, a cathedral city in Somerset, England * Well, an excavation or structure created in the ground * Wells (name) Wells may also refer to: Places Canada *Wells, British Columbia England * Wells (Priory Road) railway station was a railway station in Wells, Somerset * Wells (Tucker Street) railway station was a railway station in Wells, Somerset * Wells (UK Parliament constituency), the UK parliamentary constituency in which the city of Wells, Somerset, is located * Wells-next-the-Sea, town and port in Norfolk ** Wells-on-Sea railway station was a railway station in Wells-next-the-Sea Scotland * Wells, Roxburghshire, a Scottish barony United States *Wells, California, former name of Keene, California * Wells Peak * Wells, Indiana * Wells, Kansas *Wells, Maine *Wells, Minnesota * Wells, Mississippi *Wells, Nevada *Wells, New York, a town ** Wells (CDP), New York, a census-designated place in the town * Wells, Texas *Wells, Vermo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wells, Minnesota
Wells is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,343 at the 2010 census. History Wells was laid out in 1869. The city was named for J.W. Wells, father in law of Clark W. Thompson. The city contains a property listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Depot and Lunchroom. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Minnesota State Highways 22 and 109 are two of the main routes in the city. Interstate 90 is located six miles south of Wells on Highway 22. Climate Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 2,343 people, 1,013 households, and 635 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 1,133 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 1.1% from t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wells, Somerset
Wells () is a City status in the United Kingdom, cathedral city and civil parishes in England, civil parish in Somerset, located on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills, south-east of Weston-super-Mare, south-west of Bath, Somerset, Bath and south of Bristol. Although the population recorded in the 2011 census was only 10,536, (increased to 12,000 by 2018) and with a built-up area of just , Wells has had city status since medieval times, because of the presence of Wells Cathedral. Often described as England's list of smallest cities in the United Kingdom, smallest city, it is actually the second smallest to the City of London in area and population, but unlike London it is not part of a larger urban agglomeration. Wells takes its name from three Holy well, wells dedicated to Andrew the Apostle, Saint Andrew, one in the market place and two within the grounds of the Bishop's Palace, Wells, Bishop's Palace and cathedral. A small Ancient Rome, Roman settlement surrounded them ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wells, Nevada
Wells is a small city in Elko County, in northeast Nevada in the western United States. The population was 1,292 at the 2010 census. Wells is located at the junction of Interstate 80 and U.S. Route 93, approximately east of Elko and is part of the Elko micropolitan area. History The site of Wells began as a place called Humboldt Wells along the trail to California. It was subsequently founded as a railroad town along the original Transcontinental Railroad, and was once a stopover for passenger trains. The Humboldt River has its source in springs and a swampy area just west of the city that today is called Humboldt Wells. In 1877, Humboldt Wells was burning down, and in a frantic plea for help, a telegraph was sent that said, "Wells is burning". After this the town was rebuilt and simply referred to as 'Wells'. A magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred near Wells at 6:16 A.M. on February 21, 2008. Because of its proximity to the epicenter, Wells experienced significant damage. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bishop Of Bath And Wells
The Bishop of Bath and Wells heads the Church of England Diocese of Bath and Wells in the Province of Canterbury in England. The present diocese covers the overwhelmingly greater part of the (ceremonial) county of Somerset and a small area of Dorset. The Episcopal seat is located in the Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew in the city of Wells in Somerset. The bishop is one of two (the other is the Bishop of Durham) who escort the sovereign at the coronation. The Bishop's residence is The Palace, Wells. In late 2013 the Church Commissioners announced that they were purchasing the Old Rectory, a Grade II-listed building in Croscombe for the Bishop's residence. However this decision was widely opposed, including by the Diocese, and in May 2014 was overturned by a committee of the Archbishops' Council. History Somerset originally came under the authority of the Bishop of Sherborne, but Wells became the seat of its own Bishop of Wells from 909. King William Rufus granted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wells Baronets
There have been three baronetcies created for persons with the surname Wells, all in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. Two of the creations are extinct. *The Wells baronetcy of Upper Grosvenor Street in the County of London, was created in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom on 11 May 1883 for the prominent surgeon Thomas Spencer Wells. When a baronetcy becomes vacant, the heir is required to register the proofs of succession with the Lord Chancellor to be accorded the precedence of a baronet. Upon the death of the childless fourth Baronet in 1945, his younger brother and heir, Preston A. Wells Sr., did not exhibit proofs of succession and effectively disclaimed the title. The baronetcy fell into abeyance, but can be revived at any time on provision of acceptable proofs of succession. *The Wells baronetcy of Felmersham in the County of Bedford, was created in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom on 21 January 1944 for Richard Wells, who represented Bedford in the House of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wells Township (other)
Wells Township may refer to the following places: * Wells Township, Appanoose County, Iowa * Wells Township, Marshall County, Kansas * Wells Township, Delta County, Michigan * Wells Township, Marquette County, Michigan * Wells Township, Tuscola County, Michigan * Wells Township, Rice County, Minnesota * Wells Township, Wells County, North Dakota * Wells Township, Jefferson County, Ohio * Wells Township, Blaine County, Oklahoma * Wells Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania * Wells Township, Fulton County, Pennsylvania * Wells Township, Perkins County, South Dakota Perkins County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,835. Its county seat is Bison. The county was established in 1908 and organized in 1909. It was named for Sturgis, South Dakota, offici ... There is also: Dry Wells Township, Nash County, North Carolina ;See also: * Wells (other) {{geodis Township name disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wells Island
Wells Island is a bar island in Tyler County, West Virginia on the Ohio River The Ohio River () is a river in the United States. It is located at the boundary of the Midwestern and Southern United States, flowing in a southwesterly direction from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to its river mouth, mouth on the Mississippi Riv .... In 1891, the Board on Geographic Names officially decided upon Wells Island as the island's name. It lies to the southwest of Sistersville. Wells Island is protected as part of the Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge. See also * List of islands of West Virginia References River islands of West Virginia Islands of Tyler County, West Virginia Islands of the Ohio River {{TylerCountyWV-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wells County (other)
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Wells County is the name of two counties in the United States: * Wells County, Indiana * Wells County, North Dakota Wells County is a County (United States), county in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the population was 3,982. Its county seat is Fessenden, North Dakota, Fessenden. History The Dakota Territory l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wells, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Wells is an unincorporated community in the town of Rantoul, Calumet County and the town of Rockland, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Wisconsin ( ) is a U.S. state, state in the Great Lakes region, Great Lakes region of the Upper Midwest of the United States. It borders Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michig ..., United States. History Wells was founded in the 1880s. The first store owner, Claus Meinke, became the postmaster for the community's post office in 1894. Images File:Wells Manitowoc County Wisconsin Looking West.jpg, Looking west at Wells File:Wells Manitowoc County Wisconsin Looking East.jpg, Looking east at Wells References Unincorporated communities in Calumet County, Wisconsin Unincorporated communities in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Unincorporated communities in Wisconsin {{ManitowocCountyWI-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wells, Wisconsin
Wells is a town in Monroe County, Wisconsin. The population was 529 at the time of the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Farmers Valley is located partially in the town. The town was named for James Wells, a prominent early settler and the first town chair. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.7 square miles (92.5 km2), all of it land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 529 people, 180 households, and 149 families residing in the town. The population density was 14.8 people per square mile (5.7/km2). There were 191 housing units at an average density of 5.3 per square mile (2.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.43% White White is the lightest color and is achromatic (having no chroma). It is the color of objects such as snow, chalk, and milk, and is the opposite of black. White objects fully (or almost fully) reflect and scatter all the visible wa ..., 0.19% Asia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wells, West Virginia
Wells was an unincorporated community in Marshall County, West Virginia West Virginia is a mountainous U.S. state, state in the Southern United States, Southern and Mid-Atlantic (United States), Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.The United States Census Bureau, Census Bureau and the Association of American .... References Unincorporated communities in West Virginia Unincorporated communities in Marshall County, West Virginia {{MarshallCountyWV-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wells (CDP), Vermont
Wells is the central village and a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Wells, Rutland County, Vermont, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 386, out of 1,214 in the entire town. The CDP is in southwestern Rutland County, in the southwest part of the town of Wells. It sits at the western base of the Taconic Mountains, where Wells Brook exits and flows west toward the Mettawee River, a northwest-flowing tributary of Lake Champlain. Vermont Route 30 passes through the village, leading north to Poultney and south to Pawlet. The village of Granville, New York Granville is a town on the eastern border of Washington County, New York, United States, abutting Rutland County, Vermont. It is part of the Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town population was 6,215 at the 2020 census. The to ..., is to the southwest. References Populated places in Rutland County, Vermont Census-designated places in Rutland County, Vermon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
