Le Petit-Abergement Former rural commune in the Ain department of eastern France, merged into Haut-Valromey in 2016; known for its small hamlets, pastoral landscapes and ties to the Valromey area.
Le Pin (Allier) — Commune in central France Le Pin, Allier Le Pin is a small rural commune in the Allier department of central France. This article summarizes its location, landscape, history, administration, economy and distinguishing fea…
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal A dense, culturally vibrant Montreal borough noted for its late‑19th/early‑20th‑century architecture, cafés, shops, parks and a long history of artistic life and gentrification sin…
Le Plessis-Grimoult — former commune in Calvados, Normandy Le Plessis-Grimoult Le Plessis-Grimoult was a small rural commune in northwest France, in the Calvados department and the former Basse-Normandie region; it was merged into Les Monts d'Aunay on 1 Janua…
Le Poiré-sur-Vie Le Poiré-sur-Vie is a commune in the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire in western France, known for its riverside setting, agricultural surroundings and local community life.
Le Poizat — former commune in Ain, France Le Poizat Le Poizat was a small rural commune in the Ain department of eastern France, merged into Le Poizat-Lalleyriat on 1 January 2016. It is known for pastoral landscapes, scattered haml…
Le Poizat-Lalleyriat Le Poizat-Lalleyriat is a commune in the Ain department of eastern France, created on 1 January 2016 by merging the former communes of Lalleyriat and Le Poizat.
Le Pouzin — commune in Ardèche, France Le Pouzin Le Pouzin is a small commune in the Ardèche department of southern France, set in the Rhône valley. It combines riverside geography, local agriculture and modest industry; populati…
Le Pré-d'Auge — small commune in Calvados, Normandy Le Pré-d'Auge Le Pré-d'Auge is a small rural commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France, set in the traditional Pays d'Auge landscape and noted for its Norman architecture and agr…
Le Puy (Gironde) — commune in southwestern France Le Puy, Gironde Le Puy is a small commune in the Gironde department of southwestern France, historically part of Aquitaine and now in Nouvelle-Aquitaine; rural character, local administration, and…
Le Quesnoy-en-Artois Le Quesnoy-en-Artois is a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, notable for its rural character, local heritage and role within regional administration.
Le Ribay — small rural commune in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, France Le Ribay Le Ribay is a small rural commune in the Mayenne department of Pays de la Loire, northwestern France, noted for its agricultural landscape and local community life.
Le Rove, Bouches‑du‑Rhône (France) Le Rove Le Rove is a small commune northwest of Marseille in Bouches‑du‑Rhône, Provence‑Alpes‑Côte d'Azur. Known for the coastal hamlet Niolon and the nearby Rove Tunnel. Population about…
Le Roy, Illinois Le Roy is a small city in central Illinois, United States, serving as a local center for agriculture, schools and community life, with a compact historic downtown and surrounding f…
Le Roy, Iowa Le Roy is a small city in Iowa, United States. This article outlines its location, origins, local character, economy, community life and notable aspects.
Le Sueur County, Minnesota — overview, geography, history and communities Le Sueur County, Minnesota Le Sueur County is a south-central Minnesota county. This article summarizes its location, population (2010), landscape, history, government seat, economy and recreational features…
Le Theil-Bocage: former commune in Calvados, Normandy Le Theil-Bocage Le Theil-Bocage was a small rural commune in Calvados, northwest France, merged into the new commune of Valdallière on 1 January 2016. It typifies Normandy's bocage landscape and l…
Le Theil-en-Auge Le Theil-en-Auge is a small rural commune in the Pays d'Auge of Calvados, Normandy, known for its Norman architecture, agricultural landscape and local traditions.
Le Theil (Allier) — commune in central France Le Theil, Allier Le Theil is a small rural commune in the Allier department of central France. This article summarizes its setting, administration, landscape, history, economy, local life and pract…
Le Thuel — a commune in the Aisne department of northern France Le Thuel Le Thuel is a small rural commune in the Aisne department in the former Picardie region of northern France. This article explains its administrative context, landscape, history and…
Le Vey (Calvados, Normandy) Le Vey Le Vey is a small rural commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France, formerly part of Basse-Normandie. It has traditional Norman landscape, local governance, and a la…
Lea County, New Mexico: geography, economy, and communities Lea County, New Mexico Lea County is a southeastern New Mexico county with a mixed economy of oil, gas and agriculture. Its county seat is Lovington and its largest city is Hobbs; 2010 population ~64,700…
Leachville, Arkansas Leachville is a small city in northeastern Arkansas's Mississippi County, historically agricultural. The 2000 census reported 1,981 residents; the community is part of the Arkansas…
Lead Hill, Arkansas: small town in the northern Ozarks Lead Hill, Arkansas Lead Hill is a small town in northern Arkansas, set in the Ozark region near lakes and outdoor recreation. This article describes its location, character, history, economy and nota…
Leaden Roding, Essex Leaden Roding Leaden Roding is a small rural village and civil parish in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England. One of the cluster known as the Rodings, it had 557 residents at the 2001 cens…
Leadore, Idaho — small mining-era community in Lemhi County Leadore, Idaho Leadore is a small incorporated city in eastern Idaho's Lemhi County, founded during the mining and railroad era. It remains a rural service center and gateway to mountain recreati…
Leake County, Mississippi Leake County is a central Mississippi county with a rural economy, Carthage as its seat, and a history tied to early state settlement and agriculture. Population was 23,805 at the…
Leakey, Texas Leakey, the county seat of Real County in the Texas Hill Country, is a small rural community known for ranching, hill-country scenery and access to the Frio River and outdoor recre…
Leander, Texas — city overview, history, transport, schools and local features Leander, Texas Leander is a rapidly growing city northwest of Austin in the U.S. state of Texas, known for suburban development, commuter links to Austin, parks, and the Leander Independent Schoo…
Leavenworth County, Kansas — overview, history, and points of interest Leavenworth County, Kansas Leavenworth County, in northeastern Kansas, includes Fort Leavenworth and the city of Leavenworth. This article summarizes its geography, history, government, economy, and notable…
Lebern District (Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland) Lebern District Lebern is a district in the western part of the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland, combining smaller towns and rural areas with light industry, transport links and local administrat…
LeBreton Flats — central Ottawa redevelopment site LeBreton Flats LeBreton Flats is a 21-hectare parcel of centrally located land in Ottawa, long noted for its industrial past, Great Fire of 1900, mid-20th-century clearance and ongoing redevelopm…
Lecce — historic city in Apulia, southern Italy Lecce Lecce is a historic city in southern Italy's Apulia region, celebrated for its ornate Baroque architecture carved from local soft limestone, Roman remains, university life and rich…
Ledbury Ledbury is a historic market town in Herefordshire, England, known for its timber-framed buildings, Market House, St Michael & All Angels church, and literary links to poet John Ma…
Lee County, Arkansas: overview, history, geography and contemporary notes Lee County, Arkansas Lee County, established 1873 with seat Marianna, lies in the Mississippi Delta of eastern Arkansas. Its economy and culture are rooted in agriculture and Delta traditions; the coun…
Lee County, Florida Lee County is a coastal county in southwestern Florida centered on Fort Myers and Cape Coral. It is known for beaches, barrier islands, tourism, and rapid growth since its creation…
Lee County, Illinois Lee County is a county in north-central Illinois. Its county seat is Dixon; population was 36,031 at the 2010 census. The area is largely agricultural with small towns and historic…
Lee County, Kentucky Lee County is a rural county in eastern Kentucky with county seat Beattyville. Established in the 19th century, it had about 7,700 residents at the 2010 census and is known for App…
Lee County, Mississippi Lee County is in northeastern Mississippi with county seat Tupelo. Founded after the Civil War, it had 82,910 residents at the 2010 census and is known for manufacturing, regional…
Lee County, South Carolina A concise overview of Lee County, South Carolina—its location, population (2010), geography, economy, government seat, and role as a rural county in the U.S. Lowcountry/Pee Dee reg…
Lee County, Texas Lee County is a rural county in east‑central Texas centered on the county seat of Giddings. Its economy is based on agriculture and local services; it dates to the 19th century and…
Leedey, Oklahoma — a concise guide to the small rural town Leedey, Oklahoma Overview of Leedey, Oklahoma — its location, history, economy, community life and notable traits of this small agricultural town in western Oklahoma.
Leeds — city and regional centre in West Yorkshire, England Leeds Leeds is a major city in West Yorkshire, northern England, known for its commercial centre, universities, cultural institutions, and history as an industrial and transport hub.
Leek, Staffordshire: market town and administrative centre Leek, Staffordshire Leek is a historic market town in Staffordshire, England, known for its high elevation, preserved 18th–19th century architecture, long market tradition and role as the centre of th…
Leesville, Louisiana Leesville is the parish seat of Vernon Parish in western Louisiana. A small city near a major Army installation, its economy and culture reflect agriculture, timber, and military i…
Leflore County, Mississippi Leflore County is a county in the Mississippi Delta whose seat is Greenwood; known for agriculture, Delta blues heritage, and a complex social and economic history.
Leh — highland town and cultural centre in Ladakh Leh Leh is a high‑altitude town in the union territory of Ladakh, northern India, known for its Buddhist heritage, historic Leh Palace, monasteries, past Silk Road links and cold deser…
Lehigh, Iowa Lehigh is a small city in Iowa, United States. This article outlines its setting, historical roots, local economy, community life, and distinguishing features within rural Iowa.
