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An orrery is a mechanical model of the Solar System that illustrates or predicts the relative positions and motions of the planets and moons, usually according to the heliocentric model. It may also represent the relative sizes of these bodies; however, since accurate scaling is often not practical due to the actual large ratio differences, it ...
This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States. The locations of National Register properties and districts for which the latitude and longitude coordinates are included below, may be seen in a map.
Orrery and Kilmore (Irish: Orbhraí agus An Choill Mhór) is a historical barony in north County Cork, Ireland. [1] [2] Baronies were mainly cadastral rather than administrative units. [3] They acquired modest local taxation and spending functions in the 19th century before being superseded by the Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898. [4] [5]
Indiana County was an active hub of the Underground Railroad. [7] At least 90 county residents are known to have been conductors or agents, guiding fugitive slaves between hiding places on their way to freedom in Canada. [10] In the 21st century, Indiana County comprises the Indiana, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Blairsville is located in the southern portion of Indiana County, bordered by the Conemaugh River, Westmoreland County to the south and west, and Burrell Township to the north and east. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.41 square miles (3.66 km 2), all land. [8]
Center Township was created in 1807 from parts of Armstrong Township, Indiana County. It was named for its position within the county. The first election was held at Peter Sutton's house in Indiana. The Homer City Generating Station, owned by Edison Mission Energy, is located within Center Township. The township is also home to the oldest ...
Indiana County: 063: Indiana: 1803: Parts of Lycoming and Westmoreland Counties; it was attached to Westmoreland County until 1806. From the Indiana Grant of 1768, that the Iroquois Six Nations were forced to make to "suffering traders" under the Fort Stanwix Treaty of 1768. 83,094: 834 sq mi (2,160 km 2) Jefferson County: 065: Brookville: 1804
Earl of Orrery is a title in the Peerage of Ireland that has been united with the earldom of Cork since 1753. It was created in 1660 for the soldier, statesman and dramatist Roger Boyle, 1st Baron Boyle , third but eldest surviving son of Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork .