Stadium MK: Milton Keynes' principal football and events venue Stadium MK Stadium MK is a modern all-seater stadium in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, opened in 2007 and home to Milton Keynes Dons F.C.; it hosts league matches, community events, concerts…
Staffa (island in the Inner Hebrides) Staffa Staffa is an uninhabited island off northwest Scotland, renowned for Fingal's Cave, dramatic columnar basalt formations, seabird colonies and a layered Norse–Scottish history.
Stafford County, Kansas Stafford County is a small, rural county in central Kansas with county seat St. John. Named for Civil War Captain Lewis Stafford, it had a population of 4,437 in 2010 and is largel…
Staicele — town in northern Latvia, history and features Staicele Staicele is a small town in northern Latvia (Limbaži Municipality) granted town rights in 1992. This article summarizes its location, development, economy, cultural life and notabl…
Stambourne: a village and civil parish in Braintree district, Essex Stambourne Stambourne is a small rural village and civil parish in the Braintree district of Essex, England, known for its agricultural setting and traditional village character; recorded pop…
Stamford: places, history and notable uses Stamford Stamford is a name shared by towns and cities—most prominently Stamford, Lincolnshire (England) and Stamford, Connecticut (USA)—and by people, titles and institutions that carry th…
Stamford Bridge: village, 1066 battle, and Chelsea FC stadium Stamford Bridge Stamford Bridge: a Yorkshire village and river crossing, the site of the 1066 battle between Harold Godwinson and Harald Hardrada, and the London stadium that is home to Chelsea FC…
Stamford Bridge (stadium) Stamford Bridge is the historic football stadium in Fulham, London, home to Chelsea F.C. since 1905. One of the game's older grounds, it has been redeveloped several times and hold…
Stamford Bridge, East Riding of Yorkshire A village and river crossing on the Derwent in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, notable for the 1066 Battle of Stamford Bridge and its rural character east of York.
Stamford, Lincolnshire Historic market town on the River Welland in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, noted for well-preserved stone architecture, five medieval churches and over 600 listed buildings; close…
Stamps, Arkansas: Piney Woods Community with Timber and Agricultural History Stamps, Arkansas Stamps, Arkansas — a small Piney Woods city in Lafayette County with roots in timber, cotton farming and rail-era commerce, noted for its role in Maya Angelou’s early life and endu…
Standing Rock Indian Reservation A Native American reservation spanning North and South Dakota, home to Lakota and Dakota bands; notable for its size, culture, governance, and recent environmental and sovereignty…
Stanford-le-Hope, Essex Stanford-le-Hope Stanford-le-Hope is a town in Thurrock, Essex, on the A13 near the Thames estuary. It serves as a commuter and local service centre with industrial links, historical sites and rive…
Stanford, California Unincorporated census-designated place in Santa Clara County centered on Stanford University; notable for its campus, research parks, cultural institutions and role in Silicon Vall…
Stanislaus County, California — Overview, History, and Communities Stanislaus County, California County in California's Central Valley. Established 1854 with county seat Modesto. Agricultural heartland with growing cities like Turlock and Ceres; summarizes geography, history,…
Stanley County, South Dakota A rural county in central South Dakota, created in 1873 with county seat Fort Pierre. Known for its Missouri River frontage, ranching and outdoor recreation; population was 2,966 a…
Stanley Park (Vancouver) — Overview, history and attractions Stanley Park Stanley Park is a large urban park in Vancouver, British Columbia. Opened in 1888, it combines shoreline, forest, cultural monuments and public attractions and draws millions of vi…
Stanley (Port Stanley) — capital of the Falkland Islands Stanley, Falkland Islands Stanley (Port Stanley) is the principal town and administrative centre of the Falkland Islands on East Falkland. It is the islands' largest settlement, a port and tourist gateway w…
Stanley, Iowa: small city spanning Buchanan and Fayette counties Stanley, Iowa Compact overview of Stanley, Iowa — a very small incorporated city on the Buchanan–Fayette county line, its geography, population note, local character, history, and notable facts.
Stann Creek District, Belize: geography, culture and conservation Stann Creek District Stann Creek District in southeastern Belize includes Dangriga, coastal villages, cayes and upland rainforest. Known for Garifuna culture, Cockscomb Basin and Victoria Peak, it blen…
Stannards, New York Stannards is a small hamlet and census-designated place in Allegany County, New York, known for its rural character and named for early resident John Stannard.
Stanstead, Suffolk Stanstead is a small rural village and civil parish in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England. The 2001 census recorded 316 residents; the parish is part of Suffolk's agricultura…
Stanton County, Kansas Rural county on the High Plains of southwestern Kansas. Johnson City is the county seat. Sparse population, agriculture and ranching economy, local services and county government.
Stanwood, Washington: Overview, history, and community profile Stanwood, Washington Stanwood is a small city in Snohomish County, Washington, near Arlington and Camano Island. This article summarizes its location, history, demographics, economy, attractions, and t…
Stapleford Abbotts: village and civil parish in Epping Forest, Essex Stapleford Abbotts Stapleford Abbotts is a small rural village and civil parish in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England. It has a long rural history, local governance as a parish, and a small…
Stapleford Tawney Stapleford Tawney is a small rural village and civil parish in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England, known for its agricultural landscape, low population and dispersed sett…
Stapleton International Airport — Denver's former primary airport (1929–1995) Stapleton International Airport Former primary airport for Denver, Colorado (1929–1995). Once a major regional hub, closed and replaced by Denver International; site redeveloped into a mixed-use neighborhood.
Star City Name and nickname applied to towns, entertainment sites, a Russian cosmonaut training settlement, and a fictional metropolis in comics and television; used for places and cultural…
Star City (DC Comics fictional city) Star City (comics) Star City is a fictional urban setting in DC Comics, best known as the home of Oliver Queen (the Green Arrow). It has varied geography, a cast of allies and villains, and appears a…
Starbuck Island (Volunteer Island) — uninhabited coral atoll in the central Pacific Starbuck Island Starbuck Island is an uninhabited coral atoll in the central Pacific, part of Kiribati’s Central Line Islands. It is remote, low-lying, ecologically important for seabirds and turt…
Stargard — town in West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland Stargard Stargard is a historic town on the Ina River in northwestern Poland, noted for its medieval brick Gothic architecture, preserved fortifications and its role as the administrative s…
Stark County, Ohio Stark County in northeastern Ohio, founded in 1808 with Canton as its seat. In 2010 it had 375,586 residents. Known for manufacturing heritage and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in…
Stark's Park — Kirkcaldy football ground Stark's Park Stark's Park is the football ground in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland, home to Raith Rovers F.C. since 1891. It is a traditional small stadium with stands, terraces and a local sporting…
Starke County, Indiana Starke County is a largely rural county in northwestern Indiana with the county seat at Knox. Known for small towns, agriculture and local government services; population was 23,36…
Starr Gate, Blackpool Starr Gate Starr Gate is a coastal district at the south-western edge of Blackpool, Lancashire, England, notable for the southern terminal loop of the Blackpool Tramway and its proximity to S…
State College, Pennsylvania — College Town Centered on Penn State State College, Pennsylvania Borough in Centre County anchored by the University Park campus of Penn State; a regional center for education, research, culture, and services within the Centre Region.
State Street (Chicago) State Street is a principal north–south street in Chicago that serves as the city's zero east–west axis, a historic commercial corridor and a transit spine through the downtown Loo…
Staten Island: Overview, Geography, History and Transportation Staten Island Staten Island is one of New York City's five boroughs, known for its suburban character, parks, historic sites and the free Staten Island Ferry linking it to Manhattan.
Staten Island Zoo — small urban zoo noted for rattlesnakes and education Staten Island Zoo Compact, education-focused zoo in Staten Island, New York, known for a large rattlesnake collection, diverse species exhibits, community programs and the Groundhog Day tradition wi…
Staufen Staufen refers to several related German-language names: a medieval royal dynasty (Staufer/Hohenstaufen), towns and castles in Germany and Switzerland, and geographic features shar…
Stavanger, Norway Stavanger Coastal city in southwestern Norway, known for its offshore oil industry, historic Gamle Stavanger district, nearby fjords and Preikestolen, and a temperate oceanic climate.
Stawki (Toruń) Stawki is a district of Toruń, Poland. This entry summarizes its name and character, urban development, local facilities, transport links, and how it fits into the city's geography…
Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri Ste. Genevieve County in eastern Missouri is a historic, mostly rural county centered on the river town of Ste. Genevieve, known for French colonial heritage, distinctive architect…
Steamboat Rock, Iowa A small incorporated city in Iowa, United States, known for its rural character, community institutions and a local landmark that gave the town its name.
Stearns County, Minnesota Central Minnesota county with county seat St. Cloud, a mix of urban centers and agricultural land. 2010 population 150,642; notable for education, healthcare, and lakeside recreati…
Stebbing, Essex: village and civil parish in Uttlesford Stebbing Stebbing is a historic village and civil parish in Uttlesford, Essex, England, with medieval origins, rural character, and a small population recorded in the 2001 census.
Stebbins, Alaska A small coastal city on St. Michael Island in western Alaska, Stebbins is a predominantly Alaska Native community with a subsistence economy, local governance, and connections to t…
Stechelberg — mountain hamlet in the Lauterbrunnen valley, Bern, Switzerland Stechelberg Stechelberg is a small Swiss mountain hamlet in the Lauterbrunnen municipality, serving as a quiet valley gateway to alpine trails, waterfalls and cable-car links to higher car-fre…
