Sheffield, Iowa Sheffield is a small city in north‑central Iowa, United States. This article summarizes its location, community character, historical origins, local economy, civic life, and notabl…
Sheikhupura District (Punjab, Pakistan) Sheikhupura District Sheikhupura District is an administrative district in Punjab, Pakistan, known for its agricultural economy, industrial towns, Mughal-era monuments such as Hiran Minar, and proximit…
Shelburne, Nova Scotia Shelburne is a coastal town on Nova Scotia’s south shore notable for its Loyalist origins, maritime heritage, deep natural harbour, nearby Bowers Meadows Wilderness Area, and local…
Shelby County, Alabama Shelby County, a populous suburban county in central Alabama with its seat at Columbiana, known for Oak Mountain State Park, growing communities, and a mix of suburban and rural la…
Shelby County, Illinois: overview, history, and local features Shelby County, Illinois Shelby County is a largely rural county in central Illinois centered on Shelbyville. It is noted for agriculture, outdoor recreation at Lake Shelbyville, and small-town community l…
Shelby County, Indiana County in central Indiana with county seat Shelbyville. Population recorded at 44,436 in 2010. Rural and suburban mix, part of the greater Indianapolis area with agricultural and l…
Shelby County, Iowa — Overview, History, and Communities Shelby County, Iowa Rural county in western Iowa centered on Harlan. Covers geography, history, population, economy, communities and notable features, with links to official and reference pages.
Shelby County, Kentucky — overview, history, and local features Shelby County, Kentucky Shelby County in north-central Kentucky, established 1792 and named for Isaac Shelby, includes the county seat Shelbyville and is known for its Bluegrass landscape, agriculture, an…
Shelby County, Missouri Shelby County is a small, rural county in northeastern Missouri with its seat at Shelbyville. It is largely agricultural and had a population of 6,373 at the 2010 census.
Shelby County, Ohio Shelby County, in western Ohio with county seat Sidney, is a largely rural county with agricultural roots, light manufacturing, local services and community institutions. Populatio…
Shelby County, Tennessee — Overview and Key Facts Shelby County, Tennessee Shelby County, in southwestern Tennessee and anchored by Memphis, is the state's most populous county. This article covers its geography, history, economy, government, and notable…
Shelby County, Texas — overview, geography, history, and communities Shelby County, Texas Shelby County is a rural county in eastern Texas with a small population, a piney-woods landscape, and the town of Center as its county seat.
Shelby, Iowa: overview of a small Midwestern city Shelby, Iowa Shelby is a small city in western Iowa, United States. This article summarizes its setting, history, economy, services, and local character for readers seeking a concise introducti…
Shelbyville, Illinois Shelbyville is a small city in central Illinois, serving as the county seat of Shelby County. Known for its historic downtown, proximity to Lake Shelbyville, and agricultural surro…
Shell Rock, Iowa — overview, history, and community Shell Rock, Iowa Shell Rock is a small city in Iowa on the Shell Rock River. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, community life and notable distinctions within the region.
Shelter: forms, functions, design, and social roles Shelter An overview of shelters: definitions, common types, design features, services, historical development and practical issues for emergency, domestic violence, homeless and animal she…
Shelter Island, New York: an overview of the town and island Shelter Island, New York Shelter Island is a small town and island at the eastern end of Long Island in Suffolk County, New York, known for ferries, nature preserves, seasonal tourism and quiet residential…
Shenfield — suburban town in Brentwood, Essex, England Shenfield Shenfield is a suburban parish in Brentwood, Essex, known for its rail interchange, commuter role to London, local shops and schools, and a mix of residential neighbourhoods with s…
Shengzhou, Zhejiang: city profile and cultural significance Shengzhou Shengzhou is a county-level city in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, China. Known as the birthplace of Yueju (Yue) opera and a major center for neckwear manufacturing, it combines indu…
Shenton Way Prominent commercial thoroughfare in Singapore's Downtown Core and early Central Business District, opened 1951 and named for Governor Sir Shenton Thomas; a concentration of office…
Shenyang: Capital and Economic Hub of Liaoning Province, Northeast China Shenyang Shenyang, historically Mukden, is the capital and largest city of Liaoning in northeast China. A historic Manchu center, it is a major transport, commercial and railway hub with re…
Shepparton, Victoria: Regional centre of the Goulburn Valley Shepparton Shepparton is a regional city in north‑eastern Victoria, Australia, on the Goulburn River floodplain. It is a centre for irrigated agriculture, food processing, manufacturing and r…
Shepreth, Cambridgeshire Shepreth A small South Cambridgeshire village on the Cambridge–London main line, known for Shepreth Wildlife Park, the Shepreth L-Moor reserve and a specialist insect research laboratory.
Sherbourne Street (Edwardstone, Suffolk) Sherbourne Street Sherbourne Street is a small settlement in the civil parish of Edwardstone, Babergh district, Suffolk, England, noted for its historical mapping references and the listed Edwardsto…
Sherburne County, Minnesota Sherburne County in central Minnesota, with county seat Elk River. Part of the Twin Cities region; a mix of small cities, agriculture, growing suburbs and protected natural areas l…
Sheridan County, Montana Rural county in northeastern Montana along the Canada–United States border. Low population, agricultural economy, Plentywood as county seat, and broad prairie landscapes with histo…
Sheridan County, Nebraska Sheridan County is a large, sparsely populated county in northwestern Nebraska. Established in 1885 and named for General Philip H. Sheridan, its county seat is Rushville and ranch…
Sheridan County, North Dakota Sheridan County is a small, rural county in north-central North Dakota. Its county seat is McClusky and it had 1,321 residents at the 2010 U.S. census. The county is noted for agri…
Sheridan County, Wyoming Sheridan County is a county in northern Wyoming known for its mix of plains and mountains, frontier history, ranching economy, and outdoor recreation centered on the city of Sherid…
Sheridan, Arkansas: Overview, History, and Local Characteristics Sheridan, Arkansas Sheridan is a small city and the county seat in central Arkansas. This article outlines its location, development, economy, institutions, and notable features for a general audienc…
Sheridan, Wyoming — overview, history, and local features Sheridan, Wyoming Sheridan is a small city in northern Wyoming serving as the county seat of Sheridan County, known for its western heritage, proximity to the Bighorn Mountains, and local cultural a…
Sheringham, Norfolk — coastal town and parish in North Norfolk Sheringham Sheringham is a seaside town and civil parish on the north Norfolk coast, England, known for fishing heritage, a steam railway, a National Trust park and a working lifeboat station…
Sherman County, Oregon Sherman County is a sparsely populated, largely agricultural county in north-central Oregon with Moro as its county seat. Named for General William T. Sherman, it had 1,765 residen…
Sherman County, Texas Rural county in the Texas Panhandle with a small population. County seat Stratford; economy centered on agriculture and services. Overview of geography, history, communities, and n…
Sherpur District: geography, history, administration and significance Sherpur District Sherpur District is a north‑central administrative district of Bangladesh, noted for its riverine plains, agriculture, local culture and historical links to the larger Mymensingh r…
Sherwood Forest: ancient English woodland and the Robin Hood landscape Sherwood Forest Sherwood Forest is a historic ancient woodland in Nottinghamshire, England, famed for its association with Robin Hood, veteran oaks such as the Major Oak, wildlife and long history…
Sheshan Hills — Twin hills and forest park in Songjiang, Shanghai Sheshan Pair of low wooded hills in Songjiang District, Shanghai, forming Sheshan Forest Park. West Sheshan has a Catholic shrine and observatory; East Sheshan features family recreation.…
Sheshdeh — city in Fars Province, Iran Sheshdeh Sheshdeh (Persian: ششده) is the administrative centre of Sheshdeh and Qarah Bulaq District in Fasa County, Fars Province, Iran. Overview of location, features, history, economy and…
Shey Phoksundo National Park Nepal’s largest national park, established in 1984, known for high‑altitude landscapes, the turquoise Phoksundo Lake, rich trans‑Himalayan biodiversity, and distinctive Tibetan cul…
Shickshinny, Pennsylvania Shickshinny is a small borough on the Susquehanna River in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. This article outlines its location, geography, historical context, local economy, and recre…
Shikarpur District (Sindh, Pakistan) Shikarpur District Shikarpur District is an administrative district in Sindh province of Pakistan, centered on the historic city of Shikarpur. It is known for agricultural production, regional trade,…
Shiki District, Nara (Shiki-gun) — overview and historical significance Shiki District, Nara Shiki District (磯城郡, Shiki-gun) is a historic district in Nara Prefecture, Japan. Known from ancient records, it played a role in early Japanese administration and contains archaeo…
Shima Province Former coastal province of Japan on the Shima Peninsula, now part of Mie Prefecture; known for fishing, pearl culture, and seaside landscapes within Ise-Shima region.
Shimōsa Province (Shimōsa no Kuni) — historical province of Japan Shimōsa Province Shimōsa Province was an old Japanese province covering parts of modern Chiba and Ibaraki prefectures on Honshū. It had alternative names, distinct borders, and a lasting regional l…
Shimotsuke Province (Shimotsuke-no kuni) Shimotsuke Province Former Japanese province in the area of modern Tochigi Prefecture on Honshū, notable for its ancient capital near Tochigi and the Nikkō shrines including the mausoleum of Tokugawa…
Shin-Ōsaka Station Major railway station in Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, serving Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen, JR conventional lines and the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line; a primary interchange for long-distance…
Shinano Province (Shinshū) Shinano Province Shinano Province (Shinshū) was a historical Japanese province in central Honshū, roughly corresponding to modern Nagano Prefecture; noted for its mountains, the Shinano River, medi…
Shinjuku Station Major Tokyo rail interchange serving multiple operators; famous as the world’s busiest station and a central commercial and transit hub in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
