Levens, Cumbria: village, civil parish, and historic gardens Levens, Cumbria Levens is a village and civil parish in South Lakeland, Cumbria, England, noted for its rural character and the historic Levens Hall and topiary gardens; population recorded as 1,0…
Levenshulme — neighbourhood in Manchester, England Levenshulme Levenshulme is an inner‑suburban area of Manchester in North West England. It lies just south‑east of the city centre and is known for Victorian housing, local shops, community pro…
Levi's Stadium — home of the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, California Levi's Stadium Levi's Stadium is the San Francisco 49ers' modern home in Santa Clara, California, opened in 2014. It hosts NFL games, major events, concerts and international sports while emphasi…
Levittown, Pennsylvania — Planned Postwar Suburb in Bucks County Levittown, Pennsylvania Levittown, a large planned suburban community in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, developed in the 1950s by Levitt & Sons; now a census-designated place in the Philadelphia metropolitan…
Levoncourt (French toponym) Levoncourt Levoncourt is a French place-name applied to several small rural localities. This article explains its origin, typical features, administrative context, history and how to distingu…
Lewes, East Sussex: town, history and cultural highlights Lewes Lewes is a historic market town in East Sussex, England, known for its Norman castle and priory ruins, the 1264 Battle of Lewes, annual Bonfire Night traditions, and lively cultura…
Lewes, Delaware Lewes is a small coastal city in Sussex County, Delaware, known for its early colonial history, maritime heritage, beaches, Cape Henlopen, and the Cape May–Lewes ferry.
Lewis — northern part of Lewis and Harris (Outer Hebrides, Scotland) Lewis Lewis is the northern region of the island Lewis and Harris in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, noted for Stornoway, Gaelic language and culture, machair landscapes, crofting and archaeo…
Lewis and Harris: geography, culture and heritage of Scotland's largest island Lewis and Harris Comprehensive overview of Lewis and Harris in the Outer Hebrides: geography, geology, history, communities, culture, economy, wildlife and administration, with key places and tradi…
Lewis County, Idaho: Geography, History, and Communities Lewis County, Idaho Lewis County in north-central Idaho is a small, rural county with seat Nezperce and largest city Kamiah; noted for forested hills, river valleys, agriculture, timber and outdoor re…
Lewis County, Missouri Lewis County, in northeastern Missouri, is a rural county established in 1833 and named for Meriwether Lewis. County seat Monticello; includes Canton and La Grange. Population was…
Lewis County, New York: overview, history, geography and economy Lewis County, New York Lewis County is a rural county in upstate New York, established in 1805 with seat at Lowville. Known for farming, forests and heavy lake-effect snow on the Tug Hill Plateau, it is…
Lewis County, Washington A largely rural county in southwestern Washington centered on Chehalis and Centralia; historically timber- and agriculture-based with river valleys, foothills, and outdoor recreati…
Lewis, Iowa: Overview of a Small Midwestern City Lewis, Iowa Lewis is a small incorporated city in the U.S. state of Iowa. This article summarizes its location, typical characteristics, historical context, community life, economy and notable…
Lewiston, California Lewiston is a small census-designated place in Trinity County, California, known for its rural setting, outdoor recreation opportunities and a 2010 population of 1,193.
Lewiston, Idaho Lewiston is a city in northwestern Idaho at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater rivers. It serves as a regional center for river commerce, education, and outdoor recreation.
Lewisville, Arkansas — County Seat in Southwestern Arkansas Lewisville, Arkansas Lewisville is a small city and the county seat of Lafayette County in southwestern Arkansas, noted for its rural setting, agricultural and timber heritage, local institutions, and…
Lewisville, Idaho Lewisville is a small city in eastern Idaho, United States, with a rural, agricultural character. This article covers its setting, features, historical development, local economy,…
Lexington, Illinois Small central Illinois municipality in McLean County, part of the Bloomington–Normal region; known for agricultural surroundings, community institutions, and local history tied to…
Lexington, Kentucky — Horse Capital and Bluegrass City Lexington, Kentucky Lexington is a mid-sized city in central Kentucky known for its thoroughbred industry, Bluegrass landscape, the University of Kentucky, and a consolidated city–county government ce…
Lexington, Massachusetts Lexington, Massachusetts — a historic suburban community northwest of Boston known for the opening clash of the American Revolution, preserved 18th‑century sites, parks, strong sch…
Lexington, Nebraska County seat of Dawson County in central Nebraska, Lexington is a small city on the Platte River known for agriculture, meatpacking, and a diverse community. Population was 10,230 a…
Lexington, Oklahoma: Overview, History, and Community Profile Lexington, Oklahoma Lexington, Oklahoma, is a small city with rural roots. This article summarizes its character, local government and services, historical development, economy, and community life.
Leyton, East London — history, character and notable features Leyton Leyton is a district in the London Borough of Waltham Forest in northeast London, noted for Victorian housing, local high streets, Leyton Orient football club and proximity to Stra…
Lezhë — city in northwest Albania Lezhë Lezhë is a historic city in northwest Albania, capital of Lezhë District and County, founded as the Greek colony Lissos around 385 BC. It has a majority Catholic population and not…
Lhasa: Cultural and Administrative Center on the Tibetan Plateau Lhasa Lhasa is a high-altitude city on the Tibetan Plateau, known as the religious heart of Tibetan Buddhism and home to landmarks such as the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Norbuling…
Lhuître (commune in Aube, France) Lhuître Lhuître is a small rural commune in the Aube department of the Grand Est region of north-central France, known for agricultural landscapes, local heritage and a traditional village…
Lianhu District, Xi'an Lianhu District Central urban district of Xi'an in Shaanxi province, named for Lianhu Park; a compact administrative, commercial and cultural area with parks, dense residential neighborhoods and m…
Liberec — city in northern Czech Republic Liberec Liberec is a regional capital in northern Bohemia on the Lusatian Neisse, surrounded by the Jizera Mountains and Ještěd ridge. Noted for industry, a distinctive modernist tower, an…
Liberty County (United States) Liberty County Liberty County is the name of four U.S. counties (Florida, Georgia, Montana, Texas). This article summarizes their locations, landscapes, economies, history, governance and notable…
Liberty County, Texas County in southeastern Texas with a 2010 population of 75,653. County seat Liberty. A mix of small cities, rural areas and riverine landscapes with historical roots in early Texas…
Liberty Island Small, uninhabited island in New York Harbor that hosts the Statue of Liberty; a national monument and symbol of freedom administered by the U.S. National Park Service.
Libreville, capital and principal port of Gabon Libreville Libreville is the capital and largest city of Gabon, a coastal administrative, cultural and economic center with a port, airport, government institutions and links to timber, oil a…
Licheń Stary: Polish village and Marian sanctuary Licheń Stary Licheń Stary is a village in Greater Poland noted for the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Licheń, a major Marian pilgrimage site on Licheń Lake near Konin with deep local traditions and r…
Lichtenfels — towns, district and name in Germany Lichtenfels Lichtenfels is a German place-name used for a town in Bavaria, a surrounding district and several smaller localities; it also appears in castle names and as a surname in German-spe…
Lichtentaler Allee — historic promenade and park in Baden-Baden Lichtentaler Allee A 2.3 km tree-lined promenade and public park in Baden-Baden, Germany, known for its 19th-century spa-era social life, diverse plantings, seasonal gardens and riverside paths along…
Licking County, Ohio — overview, history, and notable features Licking County, Ohio Licking County, in central-eastern Ohio, centers on the city of Newark. Formed in 1808, it combines agricultural landscapes, important Native American earthworks, parks, colleges a…
Lieli — village and former municipality in Lucerne, Switzerland Lieli, Switzerland Lieli is a small Swiss village in the canton of Lucerne, formerly an independent municipality in Hochdorf district and since 2007 part of Hohenrain; known for rural landscape and t…
Lielvārde Lielvārde is a town in central Latvia known for its cultural heritage (notably the Lielvārde belt), transport links and a nearby air base; it received town rights in 1992.
Liestal District (Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland) Liestal District Administrative district in the canton of Basel-Landschaft centered on the city of Liestal. Comprises 14 municipalities, serves as the cantonal seat and a regional transport and cul…
Liez, Aisne: small commune in northern France Liez, Aisne Liez is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically in Picardie. This article outlines its location, characteristics, history, and local economy.
Liez, Vendée Liez is a small rural commune in the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire, western France. This article summarizes its setting, landscape, built features, history, economy and pra…
Lifford, County Donegal: history, geography and local life Lifford Lifford is the administrative centre of County Donegal in Ulster, Ireland. This article outlines its geography, development, historic sites, economy, and cross‑border role beside S…
Lighthouse Point, Florida Lighthouse Point is a residential coastal city in Broward County, Florida, known for its canals, marinas, and proximity to the Hillsboro Inlet lighthouse. It emphasizes boating, pa…
Lignereuil: a small commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Lignereuil Lignereuil is a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, formerly in Nord-Pas-de-Calais. Overview of location, landscape, history, administration, an…
Lignières Lignières is a place-name found in francophone Europe — several French communes and at least one Swiss municipality — deriving from Latin for wood and tied to rural settlement and…
Lignières‑la‑Carelle — former commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire Lignières-la-Carelle Lignières‑la‑Carelle is a former rural commune in the Sarthe department, Pays de la Loire, western France, merged into Villeneuve‑en‑Perseigne in 2015; typical of small agricultura…
Lignières, Aube Lignières is a rural commune in the Aube department of Grand Est, France. This article summarizes its location, administration, landscape, history, economy and distinctions from si…
