Chenay, Sarthe Chenay is a small rural commune in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire, western France, characterized by agricultural land, local administration, and traditional village heri…
Chêne-Arnoult — former commune in Yonne, France Chêne-Arnoult Chêne-Arnoult was a small rural commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, central France. It merged into Charny-Orée-de-Puisaye on 1 January 2016; notable for its…
Chennai district (Madras) — Overview, history, and features Chennai district Chennai district, formerly Madras district, is Tamil Nadu's smallest district by area and its most densely populated, covering the core of the Chennai metropolitan region and servi…
Chenoa, Illinois — small city at the crossroads of I‑55 and Route 66 Chenoa, Illinois Chenoa is a small central Illinois city founded in 1854 by Matthew T. Scott. Located where I‑55 meets Historic Route 66 and U.S. 24, it had 1,695 residents in 2020 and remains an a…
Chepstow: Border Town on the River Wye with Castle, Racecourse and History Chepstow Chepstow is a historic town in Monmouthshire, Wales, on the River Wye by the England border. Noted for its medieval castle, racecourse, Georgian tourism history and river commerce.
Cher (department, Centre-Val de Loire, France) Cher (department) Cher is a central French department in Centre-Val de Loire named for the Cher river. Its prefecture is Bourges; the area combines agricultural plains, vineyards, medieval heritage…
Chérêt — commune in Aisne, northern France Chérêt Chérêt is a small rural commune in the Aisne department, historically part of Picardy (Picardie) and now within Hauts-de-France, known for agricultural landscapes, local governance…
Chériennes — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Chériennes Chériennes is a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, known for its agricultural landscape, local heritage and typical municipal administration.
Chérisay: a small commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France Chérisay Chérisay is a small rural commune in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire in western France. This article summarizes its setting, history, administration, economy and notable…
Chérisy — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Chérisy Chérisy is a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. It has agricultural roots, local civic institutions, and a history shaped by modern conflicts a…
Chermizy-Ailles: a rural commune in Aisne, northern France Chermizy-Ailles Chermizy-Ailles is a small commune in the Aisne department of northern France, formerly in Picardie. Overview, geography, history, economy, landmarks and local significance.
Chernobyl: city, nuclear disaster, exclusion zone, and legacy Chernobyl Chernobyl (Chornobyl) is a Ukrainian city near the Belarus border best known for the 1986 nuclear accident; its damaged reactor, exclusion zone, environmental and social consequenc…
Cherokee County, Alabama A rural county in northeastern Alabama named for the Cherokee people, centered on the town of Centre; noted for lakes, outdoor recreation, and a history tied to 19th‑century Cherok…
Cherokee County, Iowa Cherokee County is a largely rural county in northwestern Iowa with the city of Cherokee as its county seat and a population of about 12,000 at the 2010 census.
Cherokee County, North Carolina: overview, geography, history and communities Cherokee County, North Carolina Cherokee County is a rural county in far western North Carolina with the county seat at Murphy. The area is named for the Cherokee people and has Appalachian geography, natural rec…
Cherokee County, Oklahoma County in northeastern Oklahoma with county seat Tahlequah, seat of the Cherokee Nation; notable for Cherokee cultural institutions, Northeastern State University, rivers, lakes an…
Cherokee County, Texas Cherokee County is an East Texas county named for the Cherokee people. Its county seat is Rusk; the 2010 census recorded 50,845 residents. The area features forests, small towns an…
Cherokee Outlet (Cherokee Strip): geography, history and legacy Cherokee Outlet A concise account of the Cherokee Outlet — its location in present-day Oklahoma, physical characteristics, creation and cession, the 1893 opening to settlement, economic uses, and…
Cherokee, California Cherokee is a small, rural census-designated place in Butte County, California, with origins as a Gold Rush mining settlement and a landscape of foothills, oak woodlands and scatte…
Cherré, Sarthe — former commune in Pays de la Loire Cherré, Sarthe Cherré was a small commune in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire, western France. It merged into the new commune Cherré-Au on 1 January 2019 and now forms part of that admin…
Cherry County, Nebraska Rural county in north-central Nebraska; the state's largest county by area, seat Valentine, Sandhills landscape, low population (5,713 at 2010 census), founded 1883.
Chertsey, Surrey: historic market town by the River Thames Chertsey Chertsey is a historic market town in Surrey on the River Thames, known for its abbey ruins, riverside meadows, local museum and green spaces close to London and nearby towns like…
Chéry-lès-Pouilly — commune in Aisne, northern France Chéry-lès-Pouilly Chéry-lès-Pouilly is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France (former Picardie). It has a village character, agricultural landscape and local civic life; po…
Chéry-lès-Rozoy: a small commune in Aisne, northern France Chéry-lès-Rozoy Chéry-lès-Rozoy is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, formerly in Picardie. It had about 106 inhabitants in 2012 and exemplifies local communal organ…
Cheseaux-Noréaz: Swiss municipality in Jura-Nord vaudois Cheseaux-Noréaz Cheseaux-Noréaz is a small French-speaking municipality in the Jura-Nord vaudois district of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, known for its rural landscape, local governance and re…
Cheshire County, New Hampshire Cheshire County is a county in southwestern New Hampshire with Keene as its county seat. This article summarizes its geography, history, communities, and role within the state.
Chesley, Aube — commune in Grand Est, France Chesley, Aube Chesley is a small rural commune in the Aube department of the Grand Est region in north-central France, characterised by agricultural land, local heritage and municipal governance…
Chessy-les-Prés — commune in Aube, Grand Est, France Chessy-les-Prés Chessy-les-Prés is a small rural commune in the Aube department of the Grand Est region of France, representative of local administration, agricultural lands, and village life in t…
Chester County, Pennsylvania Chester County (Chesco) in southeastern Pennsylvania; county seat West Chester. Established in 1682, it combines historic sites, suburban communities, agriculture, higher education…
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Chester-le-Street Historic market town in County Durham, northeast England, founded at a Roman fort. Known for its parish church linked to St Cuthbert, Roman remains and the Riverside cricket ground…
Chester, Arkansas Chester is a small rural town in the U.S. state of Arkansas. This article summarizes its character, probable name origin, local economy, community life, governance, and notable asp…
Chester, Iowa — Overview, History, and Community Chester, Iowa Summary of Chester, a small city in Iowa, covering its setting, characteristics, historical context, local life, and notable features for readers seeking a concise reference.
Chester, Nova Scotia Coastal village on the Chester Peninsula at Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada; known for sailing, maritime heritage, arts, and seasonal tourism.
Chesterfield County, South Carolina — overview and key facts Chesterfield County, South Carolina Chesterfield County is a rural county in northeastern South Carolina, in the Pee Dee region. Its county seat is Chesterfield; the largest town is Cheraw. The 2020 population was 43…
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England Chesterfield, England Chesterfield is a market town and borough in Derbyshire, in England's East Midlands, noted for its crooked spire, historic market, industrial heritage and transport links to nearby…
Cheung Chau — Hong Kong island known for the Bun Festival Cheung Chau Cheung Chau is a small, densely settled island of Hong Kong noted for its Bun Festival, fishing-village atmosphere, restricted vehicle access, beaches, temples and historic pirate…
Chevennes — commune in Aisne, northern France Chevennes Chevennes is a small commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardie and now in Hauts-de-France. Typical of rural communes, it has local governanc…
Chevillard (Ain) — commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Chevillard, Ain Chevillard is a small rural commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, eastern France. Overview of geography, administration, history, economy, services and access for…
Chevillon (Yonne) — former commune in central France Chevillon, Yonne Chevillon was a small rural commune in the Yonne department of central France. On 1 January 2016 it was merged into the new commune Charny-Orée-de-Puisaye as part of a territorial…
Chevroux (Ain) — commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, eastern France Chevroux, Ain Chevroux is a small rural commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, eastern France. This entry covers its location, administration, landscape, economy, heritage and pr…
Chevry (Ain): a commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, eastern France Chevry, Ain Chevry is a small French commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. This article covers its setting, administration, history, local life, and notable features.
Cheyenne Cheyenne: a Plains Native American people and language, historically bison-hunters and horse culture; also the name of Wyoming's capital city. Covers origins, history, social organ…
Cheyenne County, Colorado Cheyenne County is a sparsely populated county on Colorado's eastern plains. County seat Cheyenne Wells; economy centered on farming and ranching; known for wide open spaces and ru…
Cheyenne County, Kansas Cheyenne County is a sparsely populated county in the far northwest corner of Kansas. St. Francis is the county seat; the economy is mainly agricultural and the landscape is High P…
Cheyenne County, Nebraska Cheyenne County is a rural county in western Nebraska, established in 1871 with Sidney as its county seat; known for High Plains agriculture, transportation corridors and historic…
Chézy-en-Orxois, a commune in northern France Chézy-en-Orxois Chézy-en-Orxois is a small French commune in the Aisne department, historically in Picardy and today part of Hauts-de-France; a rural village with local heritage, agriculture, and…
Chhera Island (Chera Dwip): tidal islet off St. Martin's Island, Bangladesh Chhera Island Chhera Island (Chera Dwip) is a tidal islet off St. Martin's Island in Bangladesh, known for exposed coral flats, a small vegetation patch, and seasonal access on foot at low tide…
