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Rock Springs, Wyoming — overview, history, and community Rock Springs, Wyoming Rock Springs is a city in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, known for its mining heritage, cultural diversity and the violent 1885 anti-Chinese riot. Overview of geography, history, econ…

Rockfield Studios: Historic residential recording studios in Monmouthshire, Wales Rockfield Studios Rockfield Studios, a pioneering residential recording complex near Monmouth in Monmouthshire, Wales, has hosted many notable rock recordings and remains an influential studio for a…

Rockford Bay, Idaho: Census-designated place in Kootenai County Rockford Bay, Idaho Overview of Rockford Bay, Idaho, a census-designated community in Kootenai County: location, status, and where to find official census data on population and demographics.

Rockford, Idaho Rockford is a small census-designated place in Idaho, United States. This article explains its status, rural character, likely origins of the name, and how CDPs differ from incorpo…

Rockford, Illinois: Overview, history, and notable features Rockford, Illinois Rockford is a city in northern Illinois on the Rock River, known for its manufacturing heritage, parks, cultural institutions and the Rockford IceHogs AHL hockey team. Population a…

Rockingham County, New Hampshire — overview, history, and features Rockingham County, New Hampshire Rockingham County is a coastal county in southeastern New Hampshire, known for historic seaports, seaside recreation, suburban communities, and a mix of maritime, cultural, and com…

Rockingham, Western Australia: coastal suburb and regional centre Rockingham, Western Australia Rockingham is a coastal suburb and regional centre in the Perth metropolitan area, known for its beaches, marine attractions and growing residential community. It was gazetted as a…

Rockland, Idaho Rockland is a small rural city in Idaho, United States. This article summarizes its place, character, history, economy, geography, transport, and community life.

Rockport, Texas: Coastal city on Aransas Bay Rockport, Texas Rockport is a coastal city on Aransas Bay in the U.S. state of Texas, known for its fishing, wildlife nearby, maritime heritage, arts community and role as a local tourism and cons…

Rockville Centre, New York An incorporated village in Nassau County on Long Island, Rockville Centre is a residential suburb of New York City with a downtown business district, commuter rail service, schools…

Rockville, Indiana — Parke County seat and covered-bridge gateway Rockville, Indiana Rockville is a small town in Parke County, Indiana, United States, serving as the county seat and a center for tourism related to nearby historic covered bridges and local communit…

Rockwall, Texas Rockwall is the county seat of Rockwall County, Texas. A lakeside suburb east of Dallas, it is noted for a distinctive underground rock formation, a historic downtown square and ra…

Rockwell, Iowa Small city in Cerro Gordo County, north-central Iowa. A local agricultural and residential community with small businesses, parks, and civic institutions; not to be confused with R…

Rocles, Ardèche: overview of a small French commune Rocles, Ardèche Rocles is a small rural commune in the Ardèche department of southern France. This article covers its location, landscape, administration, economy, local sights and practical infor…

Roclincourt (Pas-de-Calais) Roclincourt Roclincourt is a small commune near Arras in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, with rural character, local institutions and historical ties to twentieth-century conf…

Rocques (Calvados) — commune in Normandy, France Rocques Rocques is a small rural commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, northwestern France, known for its agricultural landscape, local heritage and village landmarks.

Rocquigny (Aisne) — commune in the historic Picardie region Rocquigny, Aisne Rocquigny is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of the historic Picardie region in northern France. Article covers location, administration, history, economy, and notabl…

Roehampton — suburb of southwest London, its history, institutions and amenities Roehampton Roehampton is a residential suburb in southwest London known for historic estates, the University of Roehampton, the National Tennis Centre and specialist medical facilities, set n…

Roëllecourt — Commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Roëllecourt Roëllecourt is a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France, historically part of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. The article covers geography, history,…

Roff, Oklahoma Roff is a small town in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, United States, known for its rural character, local schools, and community life serving surrounding agricultural areas.

Roffey, Yonne Roffey is a small French commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne‑Franche‑Comté. This article outlines its administrative status, regional setting, typical local features, hist…

Roger Mills County, Oklahoma Roger Mills County is a sparsely populated county in western Oklahoma with Cheyenne as its county seat, a landscape of prairie and ranchland, and an economy shaped by agriculture a…

Rogers Arena Multi-purpose indoor arena in downtown Vancouver, opened in 1995; home of the NHL's Vancouver Canucks and a major venue for concerts, sports and international events.

Rogers Centre Multi-purpose stadium in downtown Toronto, originally SkyDome (1989). Known for its retractable roof, waterfront location beside the CN Tower and as home of the Toronto Blue Jays;…

Rogers County, Oklahoma Rogers County is a county in northeastern Oklahoma with Claremore as its county seat. It combines suburban growth, lakes and parks, and cultural sites tied to Will Rogers and the r…

Rogers Park, Chicago — North Side neighborhood and community area Rogers Park, Chicago Rogers Park is a diverse, lakefront community area on Chicago’s far North Side known for its mix of housing, institutions like Loyola University, cultural diversity, and active tra…

Rogers, Arkansas — city overview, history, economy and notable features Rogers, Arkansas Rogers is a city in northwest Arkansas known for its historic downtown, rapid regional growth, proximity to the Ozarks and outdoor recreation, and its role within the Northwest Ark…

Rogerson, Idaho Rogerson is a small unincorporated community in Twin Falls County, Idaho. Rural and agricultural, it lies within the Twin Falls Micropolitan area and is noted for its high‑desert l…

Rognes, Bouches-du-Rhône Rognes is a commune in the Bouches‑du‑Rhône department of Provence-Alpes‑Côte d'Azur, southern France. It combines rural landscapes, Provençal heritage and local agriculture with l…

Rognonas — a small commune in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France Rognonas Rognonas is a small commune in the Bouches‑du‑Rhône department of southern France. This article summarizes its location, character, historical context, community life and where to…

Rogny (Aisne) — commune in northern France Rogny Rogny is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardie. This article covers its geography, administration, history, economy and no…

Rohr (Aargau): former municipality in the district of Aarau Rohr, Aargau Rohr was a former municipality in the Aarau district of the canton of Aargau, Switzerland. It merged into the city of Aarau in 2009 and remains a distinct locality with local insti…

Roland, Arkansas: Overview of a Central Arkansas Community Roland, Arkansas Roland is a small census-designated place in central Arkansas. This article summarizes its location, characteristics, history, community life, and how it is classified for planning…

Rolfe, Iowa Rolfe is a small city in Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States. It is a rural, agriculture-oriented community with local services, a history tied to regional rail development, and…

Rolle (former district, canton of Vaud) Rolle (district) Former administrative district in the French-speaking canton of Vaud, Switzerland, centered on the town of Rolle. Reorganized in 2006; most communes joined Nyon District while Alla…

Roma (Romakloster), Gotland — locality on the Swedish island Roma, Gotland Roma, often called Romakloster, is a small locality on Gotland, Sweden. Known for its medieval abbey site, it has a complex modern administrative history and is part of Gotland Mun…

Roman Forum: Public Heart of Ancient Rome Roman Forum Central public space of ancient Rome — political, commercial and religious hub located between the Palatine and Capitoline hills, now an archaeological site and major tourist attra…

Romance, Arkansas Romance is a small rural community in Arkansas, United States, known for its distinctive name. This article outlines its character, historical context, economy, and why such places…

Rome: Overview, History, Landmarks, and Cultural Significance Rome Rome, Italy’s capital, is a millennia-old city built on the Tiber. Known as the Eternal City, it is a center of history, art, religion and tourism with layers from antiquity to the…

Rome, Iowa — small city in the American Midwest Rome, Iowa Rome is a small city in the U.S. state of Iowa. This article summarizes its setting, likely origins, local character, typical institutions, and why such towns matter in rural Ameri…

Rome, New York: Mohawk Valley city centered on Fort Stanwix and revitalized industry Rome, New York Rome is a city in Oneida County, New York, in the Mohawk Valley. Known for Fort Stanwix, a history of manufacturing and Griffiss redevelopment, it had 33,725 residents at the 2010…

Romery (Aisne) — commune in northern France Romery, Aisne Romery is a small French commune in the Aisne department, formerly in Picardie. This article summarizes its location, features, history, local life and what visitors might notice.

Romford: East London Market Town and Urban Centre Romford Romford is a historic market town in the London Borough of Havering. Now a busy retail and transport hub in east London, it blends medieval origins with modern shopping, culture an…

Romont — towns and communes in Switzerland and France Romont Romont is the name shared by three European places: a medieval hilltop town in canton Fribourg (Switzerland), a small municipality in canton Vaud (Switzerland), and a commune in Sa…

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport A concise overview of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), its operations, limits on flights, airlines and shuttle services, history, ground connections and notable dis…

Ronneby — Town in Blekinge County, Sweden Ronneby Ronneby is a coastal town in southern Sweden, seat of Ronneby Municipality in Blekinge County. Known for its river, spa park and local cultural life, it blends natural scenery with…

Ronnet — a commune in Allier, central France Ronnet Ronnet is a small rural commune in the Allier department of central France, noted for its agricultural landscape, local administration, and traditional village character within the…

Ronssoy — a rural commune in the Somme department, northern France Ronssoy Ronssoy is a small commune in the Somme department of northern France. This article outlines its location, landscape, administrative status, history, local life and how it fits int…