Sayerwood South, New Jersey Sayerwood South (also spelled Sayrewood South) is an unincorporated neighborhood within Old Bridge Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It is primarily residential and governe…
Saylorville, Iowa Saylorville is a small census-designated community north of Des Moines, Iowa, notable for its proximity to Saylorville Lake and its role in flood control, recreation, and the Des M…
Sayreville Junction, Sayreville — neighborhood in Middlesex County, New Jersey Sayreville Junction, New Jersey Sayreville Junction is a neighborhood within Sayreville in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It developed around transportation links and industry and forms part of the region's reside…
Sayreville Station, New Jersey Sayreville Station is a neighborhood within the borough of Sayreville in Middlesex County, New Jersey, historically centered on a local rail stop and now part of a suburban-industr…
Scafell Pike — England's highest mountain Scafell Pike Scafell Pike, 978 m, is England's highest peak in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria. Known for its rocky summit, wartime memorial gift to the National Trust, varied ascent r…
Scarborough: towns, districts, and cultural uses Scarborough Scarborough is a place name used worldwide — notably a North Yorkshire seaside town, a district of Toronto, and the capital of Tobago — and also appears in music, surnames, and shi…
Scarborough, Maine: coastal town, marshland, and community Scarborough, Maine Scarborough is a coastal town near Portland, Maine, noted for Scarborough Marsh, popular beaches, a history of harness racing at Scarborough Downs, and communities such as Prouts N…
Scarborough, North Yorkshire Coastal town in North Yorkshire, England, known for its historic castle, Victorian spa heritage, two bays, tourism, and a long association with cricket and seaside culture.
Scarsdale, New York Scarsdale is an affluent coterminous town and village in Westchester County, New York, known for its suburban character, strong public schools, and commuter links to New York City.
Sceaux (Yonne) — former commune in central France Sceaux, Yonne Sceaux was a small rural commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. On 1 January 2019 it merged into the new commune Guillon-Terre-Plaine.
Schaanwald — village in Mauren, Liechtenstein Schaanwald Schaanwald is a small village in northern Liechtenstein, administratively part of the municipality of Mauren. It sits near the Austrian border and serves mainly residential and cro…
Schenectady County, New York Schenectady County lies along the Mohawk River in the Capital District of New York. Centered on the city of Schenectady, it has industrial roots, institutions of higher education,…
Schiers (municipality in the Prättigau, Graubünden, Switzerland) Schiers Schiers is a village and municipality in the Prättigau valley of Graubünden, Switzerland, known for mountain scenery, alpine culture and the landmark Salginatobel Bridge by Robert…
Schleswig, Iowa Schleswig is a small city in western Iowa with a strong German-American heritage, rooted in agriculture and local community institutions serving a rural region of the United States…
Schönau im Schwarzwald Schönau im Schwarzwald is a small town in the Black Forest (Baden-Württemberg, Germany), on the river Wiese near Basel and Freiburg, known for outdoor recreation and as Joachim Löw…
Schönenbuch, municipality in Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland Schönenbuch Schönenbuch is a small German-speaking municipality in the Arlesheim district of the canton Basel-Landschaft, near the French border; known for its rural character and links to the…
Schönengrund, municipality in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland Schönengrund Schönengrund is a small German-speaking municipality in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, northeast Switzerland, known for rural landscapes, traditional architecture and local…
Schongau Schongau is a historic town in Upper Bavaria, Germany, noted for a well-preserved medieval core, riverine setting on the Lech and its role in regional history, culture and administ…
Schulte, Kansas Schulte is an unincorporated community in Sedgwick County, Kansas, near the Wichita area. It is a small, rural settlement with historic ties to regional agriculture and county gove…
Schuyler County, Missouri A small, rural county in northeastern Missouri with Lancaster as its county seat, known for agriculture, low population density, and Midwestern community life.
Schuyler, Nebraska Schuyler is a small city in Colfax County, Nebraska, and the county seat. It had 6,211 residents at the 2010 census and serves as a local center for government, services, and regio…
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania A county in eastern Pennsylvania known for its anthracite coal heritage, Pottsville county seat, rolling Appalachian terrain, and shifting economy from mining to mixed industry and…
Schwamendingen — Quarter of Zürich (District 12) Schwamendingen Schwamendingen is a residential and mixed-use quarter in northeastern Zürich, Switzerland. Part of District 12, it includes Schwamendingen Mitte, Saatlen and Hirzenbach; incorporat…
Schwarzenberg, Saxony — town in the Ore Mountains Schwarzenberg, Saxony Schwarzenberg is a historic town in the Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains) of Saxony, Germany, founded in the 12th century. It is noted for mining heritage, timber-framed architecture, cra…
Science Hill, Kentucky — small city in Pulaski County Science Hill, Kentucky Science Hill is a small incorporated city in Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States. This article summarizes its location, character, history, community life, and notable features…
Science Museum (London) A major museum on Exhibition Road in South Kensington, London, showcasing historical and contemporary science, technology and medicine. Free general admission; special exhibitions…
Science park (technology and research campus) Science park A planned real-estate development hosting high-tech, scientific and research organizations, often linked to universities to promote innovation, collaboration, technology transfer a…
Scioto County, Ohio An overview of Scioto County, in southern Ohio along the Ohio River: geography, history, communities, economy, recreation and notable features, including Portsmouth as the county s…
Scone, Scotland: historic coronation site and modern town Scone, Scotland Scone is a town in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, known for its medieval abbey and as the traditional coronation place of Scottish kings; the present New Scone grew beside the 19th‑c…
Scotiabank Saddledome Multi-purpose arena in Calgary, Alberta; opened 1983. Home to the NHL's Calgary Flames and other teams, noted for its saddle-shaped roof, role in the 1988 Winter Olympics, and vari…
Scotland County, Missouri Scotland County is a small, rural county in northeastern Missouri. Organized in 1841 with county seat Memphis, it had a population of 4,843 at the 2010 census and is known for agri…
Scott County, Illinois Small, rural county in Illinois founded in 1839 with county seat Winchester; sparsely populated (5,355 in 2010), agricultural economy, local government and community services cente…
Scott County, Indiana Scott County is a rural county in the U.S. state of Indiana with Scottsburg as its county seat. It had 24,181 residents recorded at the 2010 census and is known for small towns, ag…
Scott County, Iowa Scott County lies along the Mississippi River in eastern Iowa. Its county seat is Davenport; the county includes Bettendorf and Eldridge and forms the Iowa portion of the Quad Citi…
Scott County, Minnesota Scott County is a suburban and rural county in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area. Its county seat is Shakopee; the county features river valleys, growing communities, parks, and a mi…
Scott County, Mississippi Scott County is a largely rural county in central Mississippi. The county seat is Forest. The 2010 population was 28,264. The area is known for timber, agriculture and small-town c…
Scott County, Missouri Scott County is in southeastern Missouri along the Mississippi River. The county seat is Benton. It combines small cities, agriculture, river commerce and had 39,191 residents at t…
Scott Island (Ross Sea) Scott Island Scott Island is a tiny, uninhabited rocky island in the Ross Sea, Southern Ocean. Discovered in 1902, it is claimed by New Zealand and lies within the Antarctic Treaty area.
Scott, Arkansas: overview of the census-designated place Scott, Arkansas A concise, neutral overview of Scott, a census-designated place in the U.S. state of Arkansas, covering geography, community character, history, economy, and how it differs from in…
Scotts Corner, California Scotts Corner is an unincorporated community in eastern Alameda County, California, located near Sunol and Interstate 680; this article summarizes its location, geography, governan…
Scottsburg, Indiana — Overview, History, and Local Features Scottsburg, Indiana Scottsburg is a small city and the county seat of Scott County in southern Indiana. This article summarizes its location, history, government, economy, and notable local features.
Scottsburg, Virginia — small locality with variable municipal classification Scottsburg, Virginia Scottsburg, Virginia — a small populated locality whose municipal classification varies between sources; overview of its location, status ambiguity, and where to find official reco…
Scottsdale, Arizona Scottsdale is a city in the Sonoran Desert adjacent to Phoenix, Arizona, noted for resort tourism, golf, galleries, and a growing population that exceeded 200,000 in the early 21st…
Scottsdale, Tasmania Regional service town in north‑east Tasmania known for agriculture, forestry and its 19th‑century surveying origins; a gateway to the Dorset Council area.
Scottsville, Virginia Small historic town in Albemarle County, Virginia, located on the James River; known for its 19th‑century riverport heritage, preserved architecture, outdoor recreation and communi…
Scranton — city in Pennsylvania and namesake places Scranton Scranton is a northeastern Pennsylvania city famed for 19th‑century anthracite mining, early electrification and railroads; today it is a regional center for education, healthcare…
Scranton, Arkansas Small incorporated city in Logan County, Arkansas, in the Arkansas River Valley near the Ozark foothills. A rural community with local services, agricultural surroundings, and regi…
Scranton, Iowa: Overview of a Small Midwestern City Scranton, Iowa Concise encyclopedia entry on Scranton, Iowa: location, characteristics, historical background, economy, community life, and notable facts about this small American city.
