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Henryetta, Oklahoma Henryetta is a small city in Okmulgee County, east-central Oklahoma, USA, with roots as a railroad and resource town and a present-day community focused on local industry, schools,…

Hensley, Arkansas Hensley is a small census-designated place in Arkansas. This article summarizes its status, character, historical background, local role, and how it differs from incorporated towns…

Hepburn, Iowa — overview, history, and community profile Hepburn, Iowa Hepburn, Iowa is a small incorporated city in the United States. This entry summarizes its setting, historical context, local economy, community life, and distinguishing characteri…

Herculaneum: Roman town destroyed and preserved by the eruption of Vesuvius Herculaneum Herculaneum, an ancient Roman town near Naples, was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Its deep burial preserved buildings, organic materials and papyri; it is a UN…

Heredia Province (Costa Rica) Heredia Province Heredia is a north-central Costa Rican province in the Central Valley, noted for colonial towns, coffee-growing history, cloud forests, protected areas and a mix of urban and rural…

Hereford (county town on the River Wye, England) Hereford Hereford: historic county town on the River Wye near the Welsh border, known for its cathedral, medieval map, cider and the Hereford cattle breed.

Hereford and Worcester: history of a merged English county Hereford and Worcester Hereford and Worcester was a county created in 1974 by merging historic Herefordshire and Worcestershire; it was unpopular and abolished in the late 1990s, restoring separate count…

Herkimer County, New York Herkimer County is a largely rural county in central New York State, known for Mohawk Valley landscapes, Herkimer diamonds (quartz), and small manufacturing and agricultural commun…

Hermanas Mirabal Province (Dominican Republic) Hermanas Mirabal Province A small north-central Dominican province, created as Salcedo in 1952 and renamed in 2007 to honor the Mirabal sisters—figures of national resistance whose legacy shapes local cultu…

Hermannsburg (Ntaria) — Aboriginal community and mission in the Northern Territory Hermannsburg, Northern Territory Hermannsburg (Arrernte: Ntaria) is an Aboriginal community and former Lutheran mission in the Northern Territory, noted for its historical precinct and the Hermannsburg School of w…

Herne Bay — seaside town in Kent Herne Bay Herne Bay is a coastal town in Kent, South East England. A Victorian-era seaside resort, it lies near Canterbury and Whitstable, has a population around 35,000 and a notable pier h…

Herne, Kent — historic village near Herne Bay Herne, Kent Herne is a small historic village on the north Kent coast, close to Herne Bay. It retains a rural character, historic buildings and local services while lying within easy reach of…

Heroes' Cemetery (Libingan ng mga Bayani) Heroes' Cemetery National cemetery of the Philippines, established in 1947 as a military burial ground. It contains a central Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and serves as a national memorial and place…

Hershey, Nebraska Small village in Lincoln County, Nebraska, within the North Platte micropolitan area. A rural community with agriculture-linked economy and local institutions; population 665 at th…

Hershey, Pennsylvania: History, Economy, and Attractions Hershey, Pennsylvania Hershey, Pennsylvania, a community in Dauphin County founded by Milton S. Hershey, is known for The Hershey Company, Hersheypark, cultural institutions, and its role in the Harrisb…

Hesper, Kansas Hesper is an unincorporated rural community in Douglas County, Kansas, located about 2.5 miles southeast of Eudora. It is primarily residential and agricultural with local historic…

Heveningham, Suffolk: village, parish and local landmarks Heveningham Heveningham is a small rural village and civil parish in Suffolk, England, noted for its parish church and country house estate. It had 110 residents at the 2001 census and retains…

Heydar Aliyev International Airport Main international airport serving Baku, Azerbaijan (IATA: GYD, ICAO: UBBB). Overview, facilities, runways, history, access, airlines and role as the national carrier’s hub.

Heysham, Lancashire — coastal village, port and power station Heysham Heysham is a coastal village near Lancaster overlooking Morecambe Bay. It is known for its historic chapel and rock-cut tombs, ferry port links to the Isle of Man and Ireland, and…

Heysham Nuclear Power Station Coastal nuclear power complex in Lancashire, England, comprising two separately managed stations (Heysham 1 and 2) with advanced gas-cooled reactors that supply low‑carbon electric…

Hicksville, New York: Long Island hamlet and suburban community Hicksville, New York Hicksville is a hamlet and census-designated place in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County on Long Island. It is a Long Island Rail Road hub with a diverse residential and commerc…

Hidalgo County, New Mexico Southernmost county of New Mexico, sparsely populated with desert and mountain landscapes. County seat Lordsburg; economy centered on ranching, transportation and border-related ac…

Hidalgo County, Texas Hidalgo County is a populous county in southern Texas along the Mexico border. The county seat is Edinburg; major centers include McAllen and Mission. Economy centers on agricultur…

Hidden Spring, Idaho (census-designated place) Hidden Spring, Idaho Hidden Spring is a small census-designated place in Ada County, Idaho, United States. It recorded 2,280 residents in the 2010 census and is part of the broader Boise metropolitan a…

High Easter High Easter is a small rural village and civil parish in Uttlesford, Essex, England, known for its agricultural landscape, parish community and long-standing local traditions.

High Island, Texas — coastal community and birding refuge High Island, Texas Unincorporated community on the Bolivar Peninsula in Galveston County, Texas, known for slightly higher ground, important migratory bird sanctuaries, and exposure to Gulf storms.

High Laver — village and civil parish in Epping Forest, Essex High Laver High Laver is a small rural village and civil parish in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England. The 2001 census recorded 401 residents. The parish is characterised by farmlan…

High Ongar, Essex High Ongar High Ongar is a village and civil parish in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England. Population 1,171 (2001). Overview of its setting, governance, history, amenities and trans…

High Point, North Carolina: Overview, History, and Industry High Point, North Carolina High Point is a city in central North Carolina known for its furniture industry, the biannual High Point Market, and a history dating to 1859. It lies near Greensboro and Winston-S…

High Wycombe: town, history, landmarks and local life High Wycombe High Wycombe is a large market and commercial town in south Buckinghamshire, England, known for its furniture-making heritage, Chilterns location, transport links and cultural site…

Highbury: North London district in the Borough of Islington Highbury Highbury is a residential district in north London, within the London Borough of Islington. Known for its garden squares, Highbury Fields and the former Arsenal stadium, it blends…

Highgate, London — residential district and village suburb Highgate Highgate is an affluent and historic district in north London, known for its village character, green spaces, cemeteries, and Georgian and Victorian architecture. It spans three Lo…

Highgrove House and Gardens Highgrove Highgrove is the private country residence and estate in Doughton near Tetbury, Gloucestershire, long associated with the Prince of Wales and noted for its gardens, organic practic…

Highland County, Ohio — overview, history, geography and community Highland County, Ohio Highland County is a largely rural county in southern Ohio with Hillsboro as its county seat. This article summarizes its location, landscape, history, economy, recreation and civi…

Highland Heights, Ohio: Suburban city in the Greater Cleveland area Highland Heights, Ohio Highland Heights is a suburban city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, part of the Greater Cleveland region. The community is primarily residential with parks, schools, and commercial corri…

Highlands, New York: town profile and significance Highlands, New York Overview of the Town of Highlands in Orange County, New York, its geography, history, links to West Point, local features and community role in the Hudson Valley.

Highmark Stadium — Orchard Park home of the Buffalo Bills Highmark Stadium Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, is the outdoor home of the Buffalo Bills. Opened in 1973, it has hosted NFL games, concerts, and large community events and undergone mu…

Hiiu County — Hiiumaa island region of Estonia Hiiu County Hiiu County (Hiiu maakond) covers Hiiumaa and nearby islets. Estonia’s smallest county by area and population, it is known for maritime heritage, lighthouses, forests, birdlife and…

Hildburghausen (district) Rural district in southern Thuringia, Germany, centered on Hildburghausen; largely coterminous with the former duchy of Saxe‑Hildburghausen, with mixed agriculture, small towns, hi…

Hill County, Montana Hill County is a rural county in northern Montana with Havre as its county seat; it borders Canada and is served by east–west transportation corridors and an agriculture-based econ…

Hill County, Texas County in north-central Texas with county seat Hillsboro. Population 35,089 at the 2010 census. Located along the I-35 corridor, known for agriculture, small towns, and recreation…

Hille Hille is a name applied to places, a family name, and organizations. It commonly refers to a municipality in Germany, a surname borne by several notable figures, and a British furn…

Hille (Minden-Lübbecke), North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Hille, Germany Hille is a municipality in Minden-Lübbecke, North Rhine-Westphalia. Formed in 1973, it spans low North German Plain and the Wiehengebirge foothills and combines agriculture, light…

Hillerød — historic town in North Zealand, Denmark Hillerød Hillerød is a Danish town north of Copenhagen known for Frederiksborg Castle, parks, cultural institutions and its role as an administrative and transport center in North Zealand.

Hills, Iowa Hills is a small city in Johnson County, Iowa, United States. It is a residential and agricultural community near Iowa City, with local services, rural surroundings, and ties to th…

Hillsborough County — Florida and New Hampshire counties named for the Earl of Hillsborough Hillsborough County Hillsborough County refers to two distinct U.S. counties named for 18th‑century Earl Wills Hill: one on Florida’s west‑central coast centered on Tampa, and one in southern New Hamp…

Hillsborough County, Florida A coastal county in west-central Florida anchored by the city of Tampa; covers geography, history, economy, communities, and notable features.

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire Hillsborough County is the most populous county in New Hampshire, encompassing Manchester and Nashua. This article summarizes its geography, history, government, economy, and notab…