Elmore County, Idaho Elmore County is a largely rural county in southwestern Idaho whose seat is Mountain Home. It features mixed high-desert and mountain terrain, public lands, agriculture, and a sign…
Elmswell, Suffolk — village and civil parish Elmswell Elmswell is a village and civil parish in Mid Suffolk, England. This article summarizes its setting, history, governance, amenities, community life and notable features, including…
Elmwood Park, Illinois: Overview, History, and Community Elmwood Park, Illinois Elmwood Park is a residential suburb in Cook County, northwest of Chicago, known for tree-lined neighborhoods, park facilities, commuter links and a mixed residential-commercial ch…
Elnes: a commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Elnes Elnes is a small French commune in the Pas-de-Calais department, historically part of Nord-Pas-de-Calais and today within Hauts-de-France; it exemplifies rural local administration…
Elqui Province Elqui Province is a coastal and Andean district in Chile's Coquimbo Region, known for its clear skies, pisco production, Elqui River valley and cultural links to poet Gabriela Mist…
Elsa, Texas — small city in the Rio Grande Valley Elsa, Texas Elsa is a small city in Hidalgo County, Texas, located in the Rio Grande Valley near the U.S.–Mexico border. It has agricultural roots, local schools, and ties to the nearby McAlle…
Elsenham, Essex: Village and Civil Parish in Uttlesford District Elsenham Elsenham, a village and civil parish in Uttlesford, Essex, England, set among rural landscapes. Overview of its population, parish governance, local services, transport links and c…
Elstree Elstree is a village in Hertfordshire, England, known for its close association with the British film and television industry and its cluster of studios and production facilities.
Elveden, a village and civil parish in Suffolk, England Elveden Elveden is a small rural village and civil parish in Suffolk's Breckland area, noted for its country estate, historic associations and low population (248 recorded in 2001).
Ely Ely is a place-name and personal name best known for Ely Cathedral and the historic Isle of Ely in Cambridgeshire. The name also identifies towns in North America and appears as a…
Ely, Cambridgeshire: the cathedral city in the Fens Ely, Cambridgeshire Ely is a small cathedral city in eastern England, known for Ely Cathedral, its historic 'Isle of Ely' setting in the Fens, river rowing links and a long local history shaped by wat…
Ely, Iowa: small city in Linn County and part of the Cedar Rapids area Ely, Iowa Overview of Ely, a small city in Linn County, Iowa; its setting, history, community life, economy, education and transportation links to the Cedar Rapids region.
Elyria, Ohio: City and County Seat of Lorain County Elyria, Ohio Elyria is a city in northern Ohio, county seat of Lorain County, founded by Heman Ely in the early 19th century. A regional center for government and industry, it lies near the Bla…
Elysian Valley (Frogtown) — Los Angeles neighborhood along the LA River Elysian Valley, Los Angeles Elysian Valley, nicknamed Frogtown, is a Los Angeles neighborhood beside the Los Angeles River. Known for river ecology, working‑class roots, artist communities and ongoing river r…
Elze — Town in the Hildesheim District of Lower Saxony Elze Elze is a small historic town on the Leine river in Lower Saxony, Germany, near Hildesheim. It combines medieval heritage with rural surroundings and serves as a local service and…
Embleton, Cumbria Embleton Embleton is a small village and civil parish in the Allerdale area of Cumbria, northwest England. It had a population of 297 at the 2001 census and typifies rural Cumbrian settleme…
Emerald Isle, North Carolina: coastal town on the Bogue Banks Emerald Isle, North Carolina Emerald Isle is a small barrier island town on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast. Known for wide beaches, seasonal tourism, fishing and sea‑turtle nesting, it was incorporated in 1953…
Emerald, Victoria Emerald is a town in the Shire of Cardinia, Victoria, Australia, known for the Cardinia Reservoir, Emerald Lake Park and its location about 44 km south‑east of Melbourne.
Emersons Green: suburban development and community north of Bristol Emersons Green Emersons Green is a suburban area in South Gloucestershire, England, developed from farmland into housing, retail and business parks since the late 20th century, with local schools…
Emirate of Umm Al Quwain Umm Al Quwain is a small northern emirate of the UAE known for its coastal mangroves, fishing heritage, archaeological sites and quieter pace of life compared with its larger neigh…
Emirates Office Tower (Dubai skyscraper) Emirates Office Tower A 355 m, 54-storey commercial skyscraper in Dubai completed in 2000, part of the Emirates Towers complex and a landmark of the city's turn-of-the-century high-rise boom.
Emmaste (settlement in Hiiu County, Estonia) Emmaste Emmaste is a settlement on Hiiumaa in northwestern Estonia, historically associated with Emmaste Parish in Hiiu County. The article outlines location, history, landscape, and local…
Emmaste-Kurisu Emmaste-Kurisu is a small rural village on Hiiumaa island in Hiiu County, northwestern Estonia, historically linked to Emmaste Parish and known for its coastal landscapes and tradi…
Emmaus (biblical village and Christian tradition) Emmaus Emmaus is the village mentioned in Luke’s Gospel where Jesus joined two disciples after his Resurrection. The account, its debated location, theological meaning and cultural influe…
Emmet County, Michigan Emmet County lies in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula. The county seat is Petoskey; 2010 population: 32,694. The area is known for shoreline on Little Traverse Bay, outdoor recr…
Emmet, Arkansas: Overview of the Small City and Local Features Emmet, Arkansas Concise article about Emmet, a small city in Arkansas: location, characteristics, history, economy, community life, and notable distinctions and amenities.
Emmett, Idaho Emmett is a small city in Gem County, Idaho, United States, known for its agricultural surroundings, historic downtown, community events, and location along the Payette River valle…
Emmonak, Alaska: Yukon River Delta salmon fishing hub and flood-prone community Emmonak, Alaska Emmonak, Alaska — a Yukon River Delta community near the Bering Sea, a regional commercial salmon fishing hub serving nearby villages and facing seasonal flooding and ice-jam risks…
Enchastrayes Enchastrayes is a small mountain commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence of southeastern France, known for its Alpine landscapes and the nearby Enciastraia peak. Rural life, hiking…
Endeavour River: geography, history, ecology and human connections Endeavour River A concise overview of the Endeavour River on Cape York Peninsula: its geography, Indigenous and European history, ecology, conservation issues, recreational use and the town of Coo…
Endeavour River National Park (Queensland, Australia) Endeavour River National Park A coastal protected area north of Cooktown, Queensland, preserving mangroves, wetlands and riverine habitats where HMS Endeavour was repaired in 1770; mostly boat access and no cam…
Enderlin, North Dakota Enderlin is a small city in southeastern North Dakota, spanning Cass and Ransom counties. Founded in 1891, it had 886 residents at the 2010 census and serves a surrounding agricult…
Endicott, New York Endicott is a village in Broome County, New York, known for its role in the development of industry in the region—notably the Endicott-Johnson shoe company and the early growth of…
Enfield, Illinois Enfield is a small incorporated village in the U.S. state of Illinois. It exemplifies rural Midwestern communities with local government, agricultural ties, and community instituti…
Enfield, Nova Scotia Enfield is a community in the Shubenacadie Valley near Halifax Stanfield International Airport, straddling Hants and Halifax counties in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Engente — commune in the Aube department of France Engente Engente is a small rural commune in the Aube department, Grand Est region of France. This article summarizes its setting, administration, landscape, local life and typical features…
Englesqueville-en-Auge Small rural commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, France; typical Pays d'Auge landscape, farming traditions, and historic village character.
Englewood Englewood is a place name used for multiple communities in the United States, from independent cities and suburbs to urban neighborhoods and coastal towns; usage and local characte…
Englewood, Chicago (community area) Englewood, Chicago Englewood is a community area on Chicago's southwest side known for mid‑20th century density, subsequent population loss, economic challenges, and ongoing community-led revitalizat…
Englischer Garten — Munich's historic public park Englischer Garten Englischer Garten is a large public park in Munich, Bavaria. Created in the late 18th century, it combines English landscape design, waterways, lawns and cultural landmarks and rem…
English, Indiana English is a small town in southern Indiana, United States, known for its rural setting, local institutions, and role as a community center for nearby agricultural and natural area…
Enköping — town and municipal seat in Uppsala County, Sweden Enköping Enköping is a Swedish town in Uppsala County serving as the administrative centre of Enköping Municipality, known for its parks, local services and position in east-central Sweden…
Ennis, County Clare — town in the Republic of Ireland Ennis County town of Clare in western Ireland. A market and administrative centre of about 25,000 people, known for historic streets, traditional music, local festivals and a diverse com…
Ennis, Texas: overview, history, culture and notable features Ennis, Texas Ennis is a city in North Texas known for its railroad origins, Czech heritage, spring bluebonnet displays and historic downtown. This article summarizes its geography, history, cul…
Enola, Arkansas: a concise profile of the small Faulkner County town Enola, Arkansas Overview of Enola, a small town in Faulkner County, Arkansas: location, character, history, economy, services, and community life within central Arkansas.
Enon, Ohio — village in Clark County Enon, Ohio Enon is a small village in Clark County, Ohio, United States, known for its residential character, local services, and historical name derived from a biblical spring; population wa…
Enoshima: island shrine, seaside resort, and cultural landmark Enoshima Enoshima is a small island off Honshu's Pacific coast near Fujisawa, Kanagawa, known for historic shrines, sea caves, botanical gardens, beaches and panoramic views, and for its ro…
Ensign, Kansas A concise overview of Ensign, a small city in Gray County, Kansas, covering its location, character, history, demographics, local economy and community features.
