Williams County, North Dakota County in northwestern North Dakota centered on Williston; known for agriculture and a major oil and energy boom tied to the Bakken formation.
Williams County, Ohio County in northwest Ohio with county seat Bryan. Rural character, agricultural economy, and several small towns. The 2010 census recorded 37,642 residents; history dates to the ear…
Williams, California Small city in Colusa County, California, set in the Sacramento Valley. Known for its agricultural landscape, local community life, and historical ties to regional transport and far…
Williams, Iowa Williams is a small city in Hamilton County, central Iowa, known for its agricultural surroundings and nearby wind‑power generation. Population was 344 at the 2010 census.
Williamsburg, Iowa — small city in Iowa County, United States Williamsburg, Iowa Williamsburg is a small city in Iowa County, eastern Iowa, known as a local service and residential center. The 2010 population was 3,068. Aviation pioneer Eugene Ely was born near…
Williamsburg, Virginia — historic city, college town, and tourist destination Williamsburg, Virginia Williamsburg is an independent city on Virginia’s Peninsula known for Colonial Williamsburg, the College of William & Mary, and nearby Jamestown and Yorktown. It is a center of his…
Williamson County, Illinois County in southern Illinois with county seat Marion. Mixed urban–rural area known for coal-mining history, the 2010 population of 66,357, local economy and notable historical event…
Williamson County, Tennessee Williamson County is a historically rich, rapidly growing county in Middle Tennessee, known for Franklin, affluent suburbs, Civil War sites, and a mix of rural and suburban communi…
Williamson County, Texas A Central Texas county in the Austin metropolitan area. Overview of its geography, history, communities, economy, government, education, and notable features.
Williamsport, Indiana Williamsport is the county seat of Warren County, Indiana, a small town on the Wabash River known for its historic courthouse, riverside setting, and local agricultural and civic l…
Williamstown, Victoria — Melbourne suburb with maritime heritage Williamstown, Victoria Historic coastal suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, known for maritime heritage, port facilities, preserved 19th-century buildings, foreshore parks and ferry connections on Hobson's Ba…
Willimantic, Connecticut Willimantic is a village and census-designated place in the town of Windham, Windham County, Connecticut. Known for its textile-mill history, it hosts Eastern Connecticut State Uni…
Willingale — village and civil parish in Essex, England Willingale Willingale is a small rural village and civil parish in the county of Essex, England. It retains historic churches and a rural character; the 2001 census recorded 483 residents.
Willisau (Lucerne, Switzerland) Willisau Willisau is a market town in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland. It is the seat of the district of Willisau, noted for its preserved old town, regional markets and a long-running j…
Willoughby, Ohio Willoughby is a city on Lake Erie's south shore in northeastern Ohio, a residential and commercial suburb of Cleveland with a historic downtown and about 22,000 residents (2010 cen…
Willows, California Willows is the small county seat of Glenn County in the Sacramento Valley of Northern California, known for agriculture, local government services, and a history tied to 19th‑centu…
Wilmersdorf — Berlin locality and former borough Wilmersdorf Wilmersdorf is a residential and commercial quarter in Berlin, incorporated into Greater Berlin in 1920 and since 2001 part of the Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf borough.
Wilmslow: Cheshire town overview, history, transport and notable facts Wilmslow Wilmslow is a town and civil parish in Cheshire, England, known for its affluence, rail links and history. This article covers its origins, transport connections, local character a…
Wilna, New York Wilna is a town in Jefferson County, New York, United States. A largely residential and rural community, it recorded a population of 6,427 at the 2010 census.
Wilson County, Texas — overview, history, and communities Wilson County, Texas Wilson County in southeastern Texas, with Floresville as its county seat. Covers geography, history, economy, communities, transportation, and notable facts about the county.
Wimbish, Uttlesford, Essex Wimbish Wimbish is a village and civil parish in Uttlesford district, Essex, England, comprising several hamlets including Tye Green and Wimbish Green. The parish had 1,550 residents in 20…
Wimbleball Lake (Exmoor) — reservoir, recreation and dark-sky landscape Wimbleball Lake Wimbleball Lake is a man-made reservoir on Exmoor in Somerset, England, built in the 1970s. It supplies water, supports outdoor recreation and wildlife, and lies within one of Euro…
Wimbledon, London: district, history and the Championships Wimbledon, London Wimbledon is a district in the London Borough of Merton, southwest London, famed for the annual Wimbledon tennis championships, large common land, historic village centre, theatre…
Wimblington: a village in the Cambridgeshire Fens Wimblington Wimblington is a rural village in the Fenland district of Cambridgeshire, England. This article outlines its setting, landscape, history, community facilities and local character.
Wimereux: coastal commune and Victorian seaside resort in Pas-de-Calais Wimereux Wimereux is a coastal commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, known for its Belle Époque villas, pebble beaches, promenade and 19th‑century development as a sea…
Wincanton — market town in Somerset, England Wincanton Wincanton is a market town in Somerset, England, near the A303. It serves surrounding rural areas, is known for horse racing and logistics, and had a population of 4,639 in 2001.
Winchelsea: historic town in East Sussex Winchelsea Winchelsea is a small, historic town in East Sussex, England, known for its medieval layout, links to the Cinque Ports, and surviving historic buildings near the Rye harbour area.
Windham County, Vermont Southeastern Vermont county centered on Brattleboro and the historic shire town Newfane, noted for river valleys, arts communities, outdoor recreation and rural landscapes.
Windhoek — capital of Namibia Windhoek Windhoek is the capital and largest city of Namibia. Located in central Namibia, it is the country's administrative, economic and cultural hub with a semi‑desert climate and divers…
Windsor: castle, royal house, places, knot and design Windsor Windsor denotes several related meanings: Windsor Castle and its royal associations, the House of Windsor, places named Windsor worldwide, the Windsor knot for ties, and Windsor fu…
Windsor County, Vermont Windsor County is a largely rural county in eastern Vermont, known for its historic towns, Green Mountains landscape, Connecticut River valley, and a mix of agriculture, industry a…
Windsor, Berkshire — historic riverside town and royal residence Windsor, Berkshire Windsor is a historic market town in Berkshire, England, famed for Windsor Castle, riverside walks on the Thames, nearby Eton College, Windsor Great Park and a long royal associati…
Winery: production, facilities, history and types Winery An overview of wineries: how wine is produced, common facilities and equipment, historical development, types of wineries, commercial roles, and modern practices including sustaina…
Wingfield, Wiltshire Wingfield is a small rural village in Wiltshire, England, with historic origins, vernacular architecture, and a landscape shaped by agriculture and local community life.
Winkler County, Texas Winkler County is a sparsely populated West Texas county in the Permian Basin. The county seat is Kermit; the area is known for oil-and-gas production, ranching, and ties to musici…
Winn Parish, Louisiana Winn Parish is a rural parish in north-central Louisiana, established in 1852 with seat in Winnfield. Known for forestry, outdoor recreation, and as the birthplace of several promi…
Winnebago County, Illinois County in northern Illinois centered on Rockford. Founded 1836 and named for the Winnebago (Ho-Chunk) people. Economy has manufacturing roots and now includes services, education a…
Winnebago County, Iowa Winnebago County is a small, rural county in northern Iowa. Founded in 1847 and named for the Winnebago (Ho-Chunk) people, its county seat is Forest City and its economy centers on…
Winnebago County, Wisconsin Winnebago County is in east-central Wisconsin, anchored by Lake Winnebago and the city of Oshkosh. This article outlines its geography, history, institutions, economy and notable e…
Winneshiek County, Iowa Winneshiek County in northeastern Iowa, with county seat Decorah, is noted for its rolling Driftless Area landscape, Scandinavian heritage, small-town institutions and outdoor recr…
Winnetka, Los Angeles Winnetka is a residential neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles, valued for its suburban character, parks, schools, neighborhood shopping and community orga…
Winona County, Minnesota County in southeastern Minnesota along the Mississippi River. County seat Winona; 2010 population 51,461. Known for river bluffs, higher education, outdoor recreation and historic…
Winscales, Cumbria (village and civil parish) Winscales Winscales is a small village and civil parish in the borough of Allerdale, Cumbria, England. It is a predominantly rural community recorded with 186 residents at the 2001 census.
Winschoten (Netherlands) Winschoten Winschoten is a small city in the province of Groningen, northeast Netherlands. Part of the Oldambt municipality since 2010, it is a regional service centre with rail links to Gron…
Winston County, Alabama Winston County is a rural county in Alabama, founded in 1850 (originally Hancock County), with county seat Double Springs and a history notable for Civil War-era opposition to sece…
Winston County, Mississippi Rural county in east-central Mississippi with county seat Louisville. Known for Choctaw heritage and the Nanih Waiya mound; population about 19,198 at the 2010 census.
Winter Park Winter Park refers to several places and institutions, most prominently a mountain resort town in Colorado and a residential city near Orlando, Florida, plus related stations, scho…
Winter Park, Florida — lakeside community and cultural hub near Orlando Winter Park, Florida Winter Park, a city on the chain of lakes north of Orlando, Florida, is known for its tree-lined avenues, Rollins College, museums, shopping on Park Avenue, and scenic boat tours.
