Steeles Avenue — Toronto's northern boundary and Greater Toronto arterial road Steeles Avenue Steeles Avenue is a major east–west arterial that marks Toronto's northern limit, extends through adjacent regions, and serves as an important commercial and transportation corrido…
The Steelyard: Hanseatic trading quarter in medieval London Steelyard The Steelyard was the Hanseatic League's fortified trading enclave on the north bank of the Thames in London, active from the medieval period until its decline and later redevelopm…
Steeple Bumpstead Steeple Bumpstead is a village and civil parish in the Braintree district of Essex, England, known for its historic church, rural character, and proximity to the Essex–Suffolk bord…
Steeple, Essex: Village and Civil Parish in Maldon District Steeple, Essex Steeple is a small village and civil parish in Maldon District, Essex, England. It is a rural community with a small population, local governance, and characteristic English villag…
Steinbrunn — European place name Steinbrunn Steinbrunn is a Germanic toponym found in several Central European localities, notably two neighbouring villages in Alsace and at least one settlement in Austria; the name refers t…
Stendal (district) District in northeastern Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, encompassing the historic Altmark; formed in 1994 by merging the former districts of Stendal, Osterburg and Havelberg.
Stende, Latvia Stende Stende is a small town in northwestern Latvia, granted town rights in 1991. It serves as a local service and agricultural centre with historical ties to the Courland (Kurzeme) regi…
Stepanakert (Khankendi): a contested city in Nagorno-Karabakh Stepanakert Stepanakert (Armenian) — Khankendi (Azerbaijani) is the largest city in Nagorno-Karabakh, long at the centre of the Armenia–Azerbaijan dispute; it has served as the de facto capita…
Stephens County, Oklahoma — overview, history, and key facts Stephens County, Oklahoma County in south-central Oklahoma with county seat Duncan. Established during the state’s early years, known for agriculture, oil-related industry, and small-city communities. Popul…
Stephens County, Texas — overview, history, and local features Stephens County, Texas Stephens County, in north-central Texas, is a small rural county with its seat at Breckenridge. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, government, and local attra…
Stephenson County, Illinois: overview, geography, history, and communities Stephenson County, Illinois County in northern Illinois centered on the city of Freeport. Summary of geography, population (2010), local economy, history and notable features for readers and researchers.
Stepney: history, character, and redevelopment of an East London district Stepney Stepney, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, grew from a medieval village around St Dunstan's. It became densely urban in the 19th century, suffered severe WWII damage, and was…
Sterling County, Texas Sterling County is a sparsely populated rural county in West Texas with its county seat in Sterling City. The economy centers on ranching, small-scale energy activity, and communit…
Sterling, Virginia: suburban community in Loudoun County Sterling, Virginia Sterling is an unincorporated suburban community in Loudoun County, Virginia, near Dulles Airport. It has residential neighborhoods, business parks, and regional transportation lin…
Stetten (place name) Stetten Stetten is a common Germanic place name found across Germany, Austria and Switzerland. This article explains its origin, typical features, notable examples and how to distinguish a…
Steuben County, New York — Overview, History, and Characteristics Steuben County, New York Steuben County in southwestern New York, with county seat Bath. This article covers geography, history, economy, communities, and points of interest including Corning's glass indus…
Stevenage: Hertfordshire town and the UK's first post‑war new town Stevenage Stevenage is a town in Hertfordshire, England, known as the first designated post‑war new town. It grew rapidly in the mid‑20th century and functions as a commuter, commercial and…
Stevens County, Kansas Stevens County is a small, rural county in southwestern Kansas with Hugoton as its county seat. Named for Thaddeus Stevens, the county has agricultural and energy industries and a…
Stevens County, Minnesota — overview, geography, history, and communities Stevens County, Minnesota Stevens County is a rural county in western Minnesota with Morris as its county seat. It is known for agriculture, small-town communities, and the University of Minnesota Morris.
Stevens County, Washington: geography, history and communities Stevens County, Washington Stevens County is a largely rural county in northeastern Washington on the Canada–US border. County seat Colville. Overview of geography, history, communities, economy, recreation…
Stevens Point, Wisconsin County seat and regional center in central Wisconsin on the Wisconsin River; known for its university, parks and trails, brewing and insurance employers, and a history tied to rive…
Stewartstown (County Tyrone, Northern Ireland) Stewartstown Stewartstown is a small village in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, serving a rural community with local clubs, historic buildings and links to nearby Cookstown and Dungannon.
Steyning — historic market town in West Sussex, England Steyning Steyning is a small historic market town in West Sussex, England, noted for its high street, medieval church, community events and proximity to the South Downs and the south coast.
Stickney Township, Cook County, Illinois Stickney Township is one of 29 townships in Cook County, Illinois. It serves suburban communities near Chicago and had a population of 40,772 as reported by the 2010 census.
Stillwater County, Montana Stillwater County is a rural county in south-central Montana centered on the town of Columbus, with an economy based on agriculture, ranching and outdoor recreation and a small, di…
Stinson Beach, California Small coastal community in Marin County, California, known for its sandy shore, outdoor recreation, and small year-round population recorded in the 2010 census.
Stisted, Essex Stisted Stisted is a small village and civil parish in the Braintree district of Essex, England, with a rural character, historical roots, local governance, and basic community amenities.
Stites, Idaho: Small River Town in Idaho County Stites, Idaho Stites is a small incorporated city in Idaho County, Idaho, United States, known for its riverfront setting, timber and railroad history, rural community life, and access to outdoo…
Stock, Essex Stock is a village and civil parish in the City of Chelmsford district of Essex, England, noted for its rural character, community life and historical roots dating to the medieval…
Stockholm Arlanda Airport — Sweden’s main international air gateway Stockholm Arlanda Airport Overview of Stockholm Arlanda Airport: location, terminals, history, operations and transport links for Sweden’s largest international airport and hub for Scandinavian Airlines.
Stockport, Iowa Stockport is a small rural city in southeastern Iowa with a population of 296 at the 2010 census. It is a close‑knit agricultural community noted for local services and small‑town…
Stockton-on-Tees A market town on the River Tees in northeast England, known for its role in early railways, riverside redevelopment and as the main settlement of the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees.
Stoford, Somerset — village in South Somerset, England Stoford, Somerset Stoford is a small rural village in the South Somerset district of Somerset, England. This article outlines its setting, character, governance, local life and historical background…
Stoke: place name, verb, and scientific unit Stoke Stoke is a multifaceted term: an English place-name with many localities, a verb meaning to tend a fire or increase intensity, and the cgs unit 'stokes' for kinematic viscosity.
Stoke Ash, a village and civil parish in Mid Suffolk, England Stoke Ash Stoke Ash is a small rural village and civil parish in Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, England, known for its All Saints church, agricultural landscape and proximity to the A140 between Ipsw…
Stoke Fleming — village and civil parish in Devon Stoke Fleming Stoke Fleming is a coastal village and civil parish in South Hams, Devon, England, located on the A379 by Start Bay. It has a small population, local services including a library a…
Stoke Newington: district of the London Borough of Hackney Stoke Newington Stoke Newington is a residential and cultural district in the London Borough of Hackney, northeast of central London, known for its green spaces, independent shops and Victorian-er…
Stoke-by-Clare: English village and civil parish in Suffolk Stoke-by-Clare Stoke-by-Clare is a small village and civil parish in Suffolk, England. It has historic roots, a rural character, and community features typical of East Anglian parishes; populatio…
Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk — village and civil parish Stoke-by-Nayland Stoke-by-Nayland is a rural village and civil parish in Babergh district, Suffolk, England, known for its historic buildings, scenic Stour Valley setting and long-standing local co…
Stone County, Arkansas Stone County, Arkansas — established April 21, 1873. County seat Mountain View; largely rural Ozark county known for traditional music, crafts and outdoor recreation. Population 12…
Stone County, Mississippi Stone County is a rural county in southern Mississippi. Established in 1916, its county seat is Wiggins. The area features pine forests, timber and agriculture; population was 17,7…
Stone, Staffordshire Stone is a historic market town and civil parish in Stafford District, Staffordshire, England, with a 2011 population of 16,385. It is noted for its canal and market-town heritage…
Stonefort, Illinois Stonefort is a small village in southern Illinois, named for a nearby rock formation. It is rural in character, with local history tied to 19th-century settlement, agriculture and…
Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire: village by the Avon Water Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire Stonehouse is a small rural village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, set on the Avon Water near the scenic Clyde Valley. This article outlines its setting, history, community life,…
Stonewall County, Texas: Overview, History, and Local Character Stonewall County, Texas Rural county in Texas with a small population centered on Aspermont. Covers geography, history, economy, government, and local life in Stonewall County.
Stonewall Inn: site, history, and legacy of a turning point in LGBT history Stonewall Inn The Stonewall Inn is a Greenwich Village bar in New York City known as the flashpoint of the 1969 Stonewall riots; it later became a symbol and protected landmark of the LGBT right…
Stonewall, Texas: small Hill Country community and birthplace of Lyndon B. Johnson Stonewall, Texas Stonewall is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Gillespie County, Texas, known as the birthplace and home region of President Lyndon B. Johnson and for near…
Stony Brook, New York Stony Brook is a Long Island hamlet and census-designated place in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, known for Stony Brook University, a historic village center, and coastal…
