Sacramento County was one of the original counties of California, created in 1850 at the time of statehood. The county was named by Captain Gabriel Moraga after the Sacramento River. The word sacramento signifies "Sacrament" or "Lord's Supper." Alexander Hamilton Willard of the Lewis and Clark Expedition is buried in the old Franklin Cemetery. ...

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Wabash County was formed in 1824 out of Edwards County, after an armed confrontation between the militias of Albion and Mt. Carmel. The County is named for the Wabash River, which forms its eastern border. The name "Wabash" is an English spelling of the French name for the river, "Ouabache." French traders named the river after the Miami Indian word for the river, "Wabashike," (Prounounced "Wah-bah-she-keh"), the word for "pure white." Much of the riv ...

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Julius Pokorny lists Hercynian as being derived from *perkwu- "oak" (quercus). He further identifies the name as Celtic. Proto-Celtic regularly loses initial (prevocalic) *p, hence (H)Ercynia (the H- being a Latinization); the corresponding Germanic forms have an f- by Grimm's Law: English fir, Gothic fairguni "mountain". The assimilated *kwerkwu- w ...

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,528 km² (590 mi²). 1,526 km² (589 mi²) of it is land and 2 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.13% water. The county has the unusual distinction of forming a forming a perfect square by Mercator map projection. The county seat, Macomb, is in the center of the county, and the courthouse is almost precisely in the center of the county. ...

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As of the census2 of 2000, there are 39,858 people, 14,337 households, and 9,261 families residing in the county. The population density is 18/km² (47/mi²). There are 15,277 housing units at an average density of 7/km² (18/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 96.08% White, 0.34% Black or African American, 0.27% Native American, 2.13% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. 0.84% ...

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Large mammal species currently found in Illinois include whitetail deer and coyote, with the later becoming urbanized in the Chicago area, as well as common in the rural areas. Furbearers commonly found include opossum, raccoon, mink, red and gray foxes, and muskrat. Commonly seen rodents include cottontail rabbits and squirrels. Game birds found include Canada goose, mallard duck, ruffed grouse, wild turkey, and bobwhite quail. The cardinal is the official state bird. The state has approximately 300 species of birds, many of which migrate on the Mississippi Flyway. Extensive wetland restoration along the Mississi ...

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As of the census² of 2000, there are 4,359 people, 1,796 households, and 1,235 families residing in the county. The population density is 3/km² (7/mi²). There are 2,169 housing units at an average density of 1/km² (3/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 93.83% White, 0.30% Black or African American, 3.58% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 1.84% from two or more races. 1. ...

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Chautauqua County Kansas, Chautauqua County Kansas - History, Chautauqua County Kansas - Geography, Chautauqua County Kansas - Adjacent counties, Chautauqua County Kansas - Demographics, Chautauqua County Kansas - Cities and towns, Chautauqua County Kansas - Incorporated cities, Chautauqua County Kansas - Unincorporated places, Chautauqua County Kansas - Townships, Chautauqua County Kansas - Education, Chautauqua County Kansas - Unified school districts

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As of the census2 of 2000, there are 17,167 people, 6,532 households, and 4,546 families residing in the county. The population density is 27/km² (70/mi²). There are 11,911 housing units at an average density of 19/km² (48/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 93.95% White, 3.48% Black or African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.28% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. ...

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The name is cited dozens of times in several classical authors, but most of the references are non-definitive, as the author is assuming the reader would know where the forest is. The earliest is in Aristotle (Meteorologica), who refers to the Arkunia ore (Hercynian mountains) of Europe, but tells us only that rivers flow north from there. During the time of Julius Caesar, this forest blocked the advance of the Roman legions into Germania. His few statements are the most definitive. In De Bello Gallico (Book 6, Chapters 24 and ...

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As of the census² of 2000, there are 36,252 people, 14,903 households, and 9,955 families residing in the county. The population density is 22/km² (56/mi²). There are 17,207 housing units at an average density of 10/km² (27/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 85.77% White, 6.07% Black or African American, 3.19% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.13% from other races, and 3.34% from two or more races. 3. ...

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Rondane is one of the few places in Scandinavia and Europe where wild reindeer (as opposed to the domestic breed) are found. The Directorate for Nature Management regards Rondane as "especially important as a life supporting area for the native reindeer"[2]. It is estimated that approximately 2000 to 4000 reindeer live in Rondane and the nearby Dovre area. To protect the reindeer population in their core area, during the last ten years hiking trails have been moved. The park was also enlarged in 2003 ...

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,481 km² (572 mi²). 1,469 km² (567 mi²) of it is land and 12 km² (5 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.84% water. The Cedar River roughly divides the county in half from the northwest to the southeast corner. The land is mostly level since much of it is on the river's flood plain. Black Hawk County Iowa - Adjacent counties. Bremer County (north) Buchanan County (east) Benton County (southeast) Tama County (southwest) Grundy Cou ...

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As of the census2 of 2000, there are 5,974 people, 2,465 households, and 1,624 families residing in the county. The population density is 6/km² (15/mi²). There are 4,592 housing units at an average density of 4/km² (12/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 98.83% White, 0.35% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.05% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. ...

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Cameron County Pennsylvania, Cameron County Pennsylvania - Geography, Cameron County Pennsylvania - Demographics, Cameron County Pennsylvania - Municipalities, Cameron County Pennsylvania - Boroughs, Cameron County Pennsylvania - Townships

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Somerset County gained worldwide attention in 2001 when a hijacked airliner, United Airlines Flight 93, crashed near the town of Shanksville in the September 11 Terrorist Attacks. Less than a year later, in July 2002, Somerset County again made worldwide news when nine coal miners where rescued from several hundred feet underground from the Quecreek mine after an intense multi-day struggle. In April 2004, the Pentagon credited Joseph Darby of Jenners, Somerset County, as the lone soldier who came forward to halt and expose ...

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,532 km² (591 mi²). 1,530 km² (591 mi²) of it is land and 1 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.09% water. Shelby County Iowa - Adjacent counties. Crawford County (north) Audubon County (east) Cass County (southeast) Pottawattamie County (south) Harrison County (west) ...

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As of the census2 of 2000, there are 15,822 people, 6,564 households, and 4,417 families residing in the county. The population density is 5/km² (13/mi²). There are 9,574 housing units at an average density of 3/km² (8/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 98.22% White, 0.10% Black or African American, 0.60% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.15% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. 0.73 ...

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Price County Wisconsin, Price County Wisconsin - Geography, Price County Wisconsin - Demographics, Price County Wisconsin - Cities and towns

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List of West Virginia rivers - Ohio River. Monongahela River Tygart Valley River Middle Fork River Buckhannon River West Fork River Cheat River Shavers Fork River Black Fork River Dry Fork River Laurel Fork River Glady Fork River Blackwater River Little Blackwater River Big Sandy Creek Youghiogheny River

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As of the census2 of 2000, there are 23,110 people, 9,222 households, and 6,713 families residing in the county. The population density is 19/km² (48/mi²). There are 15,090 housing units at an average density of 12/km² (32/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 97.01% White, 0.19% Black or African American, 1.07% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. 1.23 ...

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There are three main factors which influence the understory vegetation in the aspen stands of the mixed wood forest. 1. Good sun exposure encourages a dense vegetation growth below the canopy. This is of particular importance in the early spring before the trees are in leaf. 2. Warm soil and air temperature at the base level result in rapid melting process in spring which favours the growth of shrubs. 3. A large percentage of precipitation passes through the canopy. This provides a protective snow cover in winter and in warm seasons precipitation percolates through the leaf cover ...

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Factors which influence the understory vegetation of spruce stands in the boreal forest association include: 1. Year round reduced sun exposure below the canopy restricts the forest undergrowth to shade tolerant species. 2. A large percentage of the precipitation is trapped in the upper tree boughs of the spruce forest and is released through evaporation. The ground cover of feather moss quickly absorbs most of the moisture which does penetrate the canopy. These factors com ...

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Main articles: Animals of Yellowstone and Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem The dominant tree species in the park is Lodgepole pine, however, varieties of spruce, fir and aspen are also common. There are at least 600 species of trees and plants found in the park, some of which are found nowhere else. Yellowstone is widely considered to be the finest megafauna wildlife habitats in the lower 48 states. Animals found in the park include the majestic American bison (buffalo), grizzly b ...

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