McCormick Place (Chicago convention center) McCormick Place McCormick Place is the largest convention complex in North America, a multi-building facility on Lake Michigan near downtown Chicago that hosts trade shows, meetings and major even…
McCurtain County, Oklahoma County in southeastern Oklahoma centered on Idabel; known for forests, rivers and lakes, Choctaw heritage, timber economy and outdoor recreation. Population recorded 34,402 in 2000…
McDiarmid Park — Home of St Johnstone Football Club McDiarmid Park All-seated football stadium in Perth, Scotland; opened in 1989, capacity 10,673, home ground of St Johnstone F.C., notable for modern facilities and a near-capacity attendance in 1…
McDonough County, Illinois County in west-central Illinois centered on Macomb; largely rural and agricultural with a public regional university, historic roots in the early 19th century and a population affe…
McHenry County, Illinois: Overview, History, and Notable Features McHenry County, Illinois A concise encyclopedia entry on McHenry County, Illinois: location, population (2010), geography, history, communities, economy, transportation, parks and notable facts.
McHenry County, North Dakota Rural county in north-central North Dakota centered on the county seat of Towner; noted for agriculture, small towns, and low population density. Overview, history, geography, econ…
McIntosh County, North Dakota Rural county in southern North Dakota with county seat Ashley; low population, agricultural economy, prairie landscape, and local government serving scattered towns and townships.
McIntosh County, Oklahoma County in eastern Oklahoma centered on the city of Eufaula and Eufaula Lake; a mix of rural agriculture, Native American heritage, and lakeside recreation.
McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania McKees Rocks, known locally as “The Rocks,” is a borough on the south bank of the Ohio River near Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, historically linked to the region’s river and indu…
McKenzie County, North Dakota McKenzie County is a large, sparsely populated county in western North Dakota known for ranching, Native American lands, and oil and gas development centered on Watford City.
McKinley County, New Mexico McKinley County is a county in northwestern New Mexico with its seat at Gallup; established in 1901 and named for President William McKinley, it has large Native American communiti…
McKinley Park, Chicago A residential and light-industrial community on Chicago's southwest side centered on McKinley Park; known for its park lagoon, Orange Line access, local commerce and long-standing…
McLean County, Illinois Central Illinois county centered on Bloomington–Normal; largest Illinois county by land area, founded 1830, known for agriculture, education, and insurance and a 2010 population of…
McLean County, Kentucky McLean County, a small rural county in western Kentucky, had a population of 9,531 at the 2010 census. Its county seat is Calhoun. This article summarizes its history, character, e…
McLean County, North Dakota McLean County, in central North Dakota, is a largely rural county with a 2010 population of 8,962 and county seat Washburn; its economy emphasizes agriculture, local services, and…
McLennan County, Texas County in central Texas with seat at Waco; known for Baylor University, Dr Pepper history, museums, and a mixed economy of education, health care, manufacturing and agriculture.
McPherson County, Kansas County in central Kansas with a 2010 population of 29,180. County seat is McPherson. Named for Union General James B. McPherson. Economy centered on agriculture, small colleges, an…
McPherson County, Nebraska Rural county in north-central Nebraska founded in 1890. County seat Tryon; 2010 population 539. Predominantly Sandhills grassland with low population density and an economy centere…
ME postcode area (Rochester and Medway region) ME postcode area The ME postcode area covers Medway and surrounding districts in north Kent, England. It comprises around twenty postcode districts and multiple post towns, serving urban, suburban…
Mea Shearim — historic Haredi neighborhood of Jerusalem Mea Shearim Mea Shearim is a 19th-century neighborhood northwest of Jerusalem's Old City, known for its predominantly Haredi Jewish community, traditional lifestyle, and distinctive stone arch…
Meade County, Kansas Meade County, established in 1873 and named for General George G. Meade, is a sparsely populated High Plains county in southwestern Kansas. The county seat and largest town is Mead…
Meade County, Kentucky — overview, history, and local features Meade County, Kentucky Meade County, Kentucky, created in 1823 with county seat Brandenburg, lies along the Ohio River. This article summarizes its history, geography, economy, communities, and points of…
Meadow Lane — stadium in Nottingham and home of Notts County F.C. Meadow Lane Meadow Lane is the long-standing football stadium in Nottingham that hosts Notts County F.C.; opened in 1910, it lies beside the River Trent close to Nottingham Forest’s City Groun…
Meagher County, Montana Rural county in central Montana known for its small population, mountainous landscapes, ranching economy, and the county seat of White Sulphur Springs.
Mecca (Makkah): The Holy City at Islam's Center Mecca Mecca (Makkah al‑Mukarramah) is Islam's holiest city in Saudi Arabia, home to the Kaaba and the Grand Mosque. It is the focal point of the Hajj and a historic urban center with uni…
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina — Overview, History and Key Facts Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Mecklenburg County is the most populous county in North Carolina, centered on the city of Charlotte. This article covers its geography, history, economy, institutions, and notable…
Medina (al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah): history, religious importance and landmarks Medina Medina is Islam's second-holiest city, home to al-Masjid an-Nabawi and the Prophet's tomb. It served as the early Muslim polity's capital after the Hijrah and remains a major pilgr…
Medina County, Ohio County in northeastern Ohio with its seat at Medina. A mix of suburban and rural communities, historic downtown, local fair and agriculture; 2010 population 172,332.
Medina County, Texas Medina County is a county in south-central Texas with a rural character, several small towns including the seat Hondo, and a landscape shaped by the Medina River and Hill Country t…
Medinah, Illinois Medinah is an unincorporated suburb of Chicago in northeastern Illinois, largely in DuPage County. Known for the Medinah Country Club, it sits between Roselle, Itasca, Bloomingdale…
Meeker County, Minnesota Meeker County is a rural county in central Minnesota with a county seat at Litchfield. Known for agriculture, lakes, and small towns; population about 23,300 at the 2010 U.S. Censu…
Meherabad — the main center and tomb of Meher Baba Meherabad Meherabad, near Ahmednagar, India, is the principal site where Meher Baba lived and worked from 1923. It contains his tomb, historical buildings, charities, pilgrim accommodations…
Meigs County, Ohio Meigs County is a rural county in southeastern Ohio along the Ohio River. Established in the early 19th century, it includes the county seat Pomeroy and a history of river commerce…
Meigs Field (Merrill C. Meigs Field Airport) Meigs Field Former single-runway airport on Chicago's Northerly Island, open 1948–2003; known for general aviation, a prominent lakefront presence and a controversial closure that reshaped the…
Meißen (district) — overview, geography, history and cultural significance Meißen (district) Meißen (Landkreis Meißen) is a district in the Free State of Saxony, Germany, centered on the historic town of Meissen and noted for porcelain, viticulture and river landscapes.
Melbourne Central Shopping Centre Melbourne Central Shopping Center Large mixed-use shopping complex in Melbourne CBD known for its preserved shot tower under a glass cone, major retail, dining, entertainment and direct access to the city rail netw…
Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit (Albert Park Circuit) Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit Temporary street circuit around Albert Park Lake, south of Melbourne CBD, used annually for the Australian Grand Prix and associated support races since the mid-1990s.
Mellette County, South Dakota: overview, history, and community Mellette County, South Dakota Mellette County is a sparsely populated county in South Dakota, created in 1909 with White River as its county seat. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, and lo…
Mellieħa — coastal town and resort in northern Malta Mellieħa Mellieħa is a town and seaside resort in northern Malta, noted for its sandy bays, hilltop sanctuary, coastal towers and a mix of residential, agricultural and tourist activities.
Melrose Park, Illinois Melrose Park is a suburban village in Cook County, Illinois, about 14 miles west of Chicago. A mix of residential neighborhoods and light industry, it had 25,411 people at the 2010…
Melville Island Melville Island refers to three distinct islands: a large Australian island in the Northern Territory, a Canadian Arctic island shared by Nunavut and the Northwest Territories, and…
Melville Island (Yermalner) — Tiwi Islands, Northern Territory Melville Island (Australia) Melville Island (Yermalner) is the larger of the Tiwi Islands off northern Australia. It is sparsely populated, ecologically varied, and central to Tiwi culture and art, with wetla…
Melville Island (Canada) Large uninhabited island in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago shared by Northwest Territories and Nunavut, noted for rugged terrain, Arctic climate, and early 19th-century exploratio…
Memphis — ancient capital of Lower Egypt Memphis, Egypt Memphis was a major administrative, religious and economic centre of ancient Egypt near modern Cairo. Its ruins, temples and necropoleis document urban life and state formation fro…
Menai Strait: geography, history, bridges and ecology Menai Strait A narrow tidal channel separating Anglesey from mainland northwest Wales. Covers its geography, tidal behaviour, bridges, history, wildlife, navigation and recreational uses.
Menan, Idaho Menan is a small rural town in eastern Idaho, noted for its agricultural setting and the nearby volcanic Menan Buttes. It serves as a local community near larger regional centers.
Mendocino County, California Coastal and inland county in Northern California known for redwood forests, a scenic Pacific coastline, wine and timber history, and small towns including Ukiah and Fort Bragg.
Menemen — district and town in İzmir Province, Turkey Menemen Menemen is a district and town in İzmir Province, western Turkey, known for agriculture, industrial growth, the Gediz Delta wetlands and as the namesake of a popular Turkish egg di…
