Beadle County, South Dakota County in east-central South Dakota with county seat Huron. Established in 1879; population 17,398 at the 2010 census. Agricultural economy, regional services and cultural events c…
Beaman, Iowa — Overview, History, and Community Profile Beaman, Iowa Encyclopedic summary of Beaman, a small incorporated city in Iowa, United States, covering its character, origins, governance, economy and notable local features.
Beamish Museum — The North of England Open Air Museum Beamish Museum Beamish is a living open-air museum in County Durham that recreates everyday life in the North East of England with historic buildings, vehicles, costumed staff and educational pro…
Bear Lake County, Idaho: overview, history and recreation Bear Lake County, Idaho Bear Lake County in southeastern Idaho is a rural county centered on Bear Lake, known for ranching, outdoor recreation, and small towns such as Paris and Montpelier. Population ~6,…
Bear Mountain Bear Mountain is a common toponym for hills, peaks and parks—especially in North America—used for protected areas, ski resorts, neighborhoods and hiking destinations. Several disti…
Bear Valley, Alpine County, California Bear Valley is a small unincorporated resort community in Alpine County, California, known for its ski area and outdoor recreation. It had 121 residents at the 2010 census and sees…
Bearden, Arkansas Bearden is a small city in Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States, known for its rural character, local school district, and ties to agriculture and timber in south Arkansas.
Bearden, Oklahoma Bearden, Oklahoma is a small rural town in the United States. This article outlines its setting, development, community features, economy, and notable local facts.
Beatrice, Nebraska — county seat and regional community Beatrice, Nebraska Beatrice is a city in southeastern Nebraska and the county seat of Gage County, known for its historic downtown, agricultural surroundings, and nearby national homestead park.
Beaucamps-le-Jeune: a small commune in Somme, Hauts-de-France Beaucamps-le-Jeune Overview of Beaucamps-le-Jeune, a rural commune in the Somme department of Hauts-de-France, covering location, history, population, local features and notable facts.
Beaufay — commune in the Sarthe department, Pays de la Loire, France Beaufay Beaufay is a small French commune in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire. The article summarizes its location, administration, likely historical roots, local life and points…
Beaufort County, North Carolina Coastal county in eastern North Carolina with a riverfront county seat at Washington; known for tidal marshes, fisheries, agriculture, and a colonial-era history tied to early Brit…
Beaufort, South Carolina Coastal city in Beaufort County, South Carolina. Known for its historic downtown, Lowcountry culture, Sea Islands proximity, and nearby Marine Corps training at Parris Island.
Beaulieu-sous-la-Roche Beaulieu-sous-la-Roche is a small commune in the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire, western France, known for its rural landscape, local heritage and community life.
Beaulieu, Calvados Beaulieu was a small former commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France, merged into Souleuvre-en-Bocage in 2016; it is part of the Norman bocage and local rural heri…
Beaumaris, Anglesey: historic seaside town and castle Beaumaris Beaumaris is a small coastal town on Anglesey beside the Menai Strait, known for its late 13th-century concentric castle, Georgian streets, maritime setting and tourist amenities.
Beauregard Parish, Louisiana: overview, history, and local profile Beauregard Parish, Louisiana Beauregard Parish is a rural parish in western Louisiana with DeRidder as its seat. Named for Gen. P. G. T. Beauregard, it had 35,654 residents at the 2010 census and is known for…
Beaurepaire, Vendée — Commune in Pays de la Loire Beaurepaire, Vendée Beaurepaire is a commune in the Vendée department of western France, in the Pays de la Loire region. This article outlines its location, character, history, administration, and loc…
Beaurieux, Aisne — a small commune in northern France Beaurieux, Aisne Beaurieux is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardy. This entry summarizes its geography, administration, history, economy a…
Beausejour, Manitoba: Overview, history, and community life Beausejour, Manitoba Beausejour is a small town in Manitoba, Canada, known for its French name, local services for surrounding rural areas, and as the birthplace of Edward Schreyer, former Manitoba pre…
Beautiran — commune in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France Beautiran Beautiran is a small French commune in the Gironde department, situated in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is a residential and agricultural locality with local servi…
Beautor — commune in Aisne, Picardie, France Beautor Beautor is a small French commune in the historical Picardie area (Aisne department) in northern France. This article covers location, character, history, economy, and practical in…
Beauvezer, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France Beauvezer Beauvezer is a small mountain commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department of southeastern France, noted for its rural scenery, traditional architecture and outdoor recreation…
Beauvoir, Yonne Beauvoir is a small French commune in the Yonne department, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. This article outlines its location, character, history, local life and how it differs from othe…
Beauvois-en-Vermandois Beauvois-en-Vermandois is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, rooted in the historic Vermandois area and typical of Picardy countryside settlements.
Beaver County, Oklahoma Rural county in the Oklahoma Panhandle with a sparse population, prairie landscape, and a history tied to the "No Man's Land" strip; county seat is Beaver (population 5,857 in 2000…
Beaver County, Utah — overview, geography, history and communities Beaver County, Utah Beaver County is a sparsely populated county in southwestern Utah. Its seat is Beaver. The county features mountain ranges, public lands, ranching and mining history, with recreati…
Beaver Lake (Arkansas) Beaver Lake is a US Army Corps of Engineers reservoir in the Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas, created by Beaver Dam in 1966; it supplies drinking water, supports recreation,…
Beaver, Arkansas — small lake town at the headwaters of Beaver Lake Beaver, Arkansas Beaver, Arkansas is a small town in northwest Arkansas known for its proximity to Beaver Lake and the White River, outdoor recreation, historic structures, and a tourism-oriented l…
Beaver, Iowa Beaver, Iowa, is a small rural city in central Iowa known for its agricultural surroundings, small-town community life, and proximity to larger regional centers.
Beaverhead County, Montana A large, sparsely populated county in southwestern Montana noted for its rivers, mountain landscapes, ranching economy and the county seat of Dillon; created in 1865.
Beaverton, Alabama Beaverton is a small incorporated town in western Alabama. This article summarizes its setting, likely origins, community features, local government, and notable facts about its ru…
Beaverville, Illinois: a concise profile of a Midwestern village Beaverville, Illinois Beaverville is a small village in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States. This article describes its location, character, history, economy, and community life in a compact encycl…
Beccles — market town in Suffolk, England Beccles Beccles is a riverside market town in Suffolk, England, near The Broads. Known for its historic centre, quay and local services, it sits beside Worlingham and has links to rail, ri…
Bechet (town in Dolj County, Romania) Bechet Bechet is a small Danube port town in Dolj County, Oltenia, Romania, facing the Bulgarian town of Oryahovo and known for river transport, local agriculture and cross-border links.
Beckemeyer, Illinois Beckemeyer is a small incorporated village in Illinois, United States. This article summarizes its location, character, historical background, governance, economy, and community li…
Beckenham (London suburb) Beckenham Beckenham is a suburban town in the London Borough of Bromley, south of central London, known for parks, Victorian housing, a commuter rail network and namesakes in Australia and N…
Becker County, Minnesota County in northwestern Minnesota with many lakes and forests; county seat Detroit Lakes. Established in the 19th century, its economy blends agriculture, recreation and small-town…
Beckham County, Oklahoma County in western Oklahoma with county seat Sayre. Created at statehood, historically agricultural with energy and transport links; population was 19,799 at the 2000 census.
Beckton: East London district shaped by industry and regeneration Beckton Beckton is a district in the London Borough of Newham in east London. From marshland to 19th‑century gas and sewage works, it underwent major late‑20th‑century regeneration tied to…
Bed and Breakfast (B&B): small, owner-run lodging with breakfast Bed and breakfast A bed and breakfast (B&B) is a small, often family-run lodging that provides overnight rooms in a private home or converted property and a morning meal. It emphasizes personalized…
Bedford County, Tennessee Bedford County is in Middle Tennessee with Shelbyville as its county seat. Rural county known for agriculture and the Tennessee Walking Horse Celebration. 2010 population: 45,058.
Bee County, Texas County in south Texas with county seat Beeville; established mid-19th century. Population 31,861 in 2010. Economy includes ranching, oil and services; part of the Coastal Bend regi…
Beebe, Arkansas: overview, history, and local features Beebe, Arkansas Beebe is a small city in central Arkansas known for its college campus, local services for surrounding farms, and a history tied to railroad development and regional growth.
Beecher, Illinois Beecher is a small village in Will County, Illinois, United States, within the Chicago metropolitan area. It combines agricultural surroundings with residential neighborhoods, loca…
Beechwood Cemetery — National Cemetery of Canada (Ottawa) Beechwood Cemetery Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa, established in 1873 and declared Canada’s national cemetery in 2009, is a historic burial ground and commemorative site for veterans, public figures a…
Beechworth: a historic gold‑rush town in north‑east Victoria Beechworth Beechworth is a well‑preserved 19th‑century gold‑rush town in north‑east Victoria, Australia, known for heritage architecture, wineries and cultural tourism.
Beed district, Maharashtra Beed district Beed is a district in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra, India, centred on Beed city. It is semi-arid, agriculturally focused, known for Parli Vaijnath temple and long-standing…
