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Freeport
Freeport, a variant of free port, may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media * Freeport, name of several space stations in the video game ''Freelancer'' (2003) * Freeport, a fictional town in the video game ''SiN'' (1998) * ''Freeport: The City of Adventure'', a role playing game setting by Green Ronin Publishing Places United States * Freeport, California *Freeport, Florida *Freeport, Illinois * Freeport, Indiana * Freeport, Iowa * Freeport, Kansas *Freeport, Maine ** Freeport (CDP), Maine *Freeport, Michigan * Freeport, Minnesota *Freeport, New York *Freeport, Ohio *Freeport, Pennsylvania *Freeport, Texas *Freeport, West Virginia Elsewhere *Freeport, Bahamas *Freeport, Nova Scotia, Canada *Freeport Tortuga, Haiti *Freeport, Trinidad and Tobago Railway stations *Braintree Freeport railway station, a railway station in Braintree, Essex, England, United Kingdom *Freeport (LIRR station), a Long Island Railroad Station in Freeport, New York, United States *Freeport station (Illi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freeport, New York
Freeport is a Political subdivisions of New York State#Village, village in the town of Hempstead, New York, Hempstead, in Nassau County, New York, Nassau County, on the South Shore (Long Island), South Shore of Long Island, in New York (state), New York state, United States. The population was 43,713 at the 2010 census, making it the second largest village in New York by population. A settlement since the 1640s, it was once an oystering community and later a resort popular with the New York City theater community.Newsday.com Long Island History: Freeport Retrieved July 20, 2006. It is now primarily a bedroom suburb but retains a modest commercial waterfront and some light industry. History [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freeport, Illinois
Freeport is the largest city in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States, and its county seat. The population was 23,973 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, and the mayor of Freeport is Jodi Miller, elected in 2017. Freeport is known for hosting the second Lincoln–Douglas debates, Lincoln–Douglas debate of 1858, and as "Pretzel City, USA", due to a popular local German bakery that became well known for its prolific pretzel production after it opened in 1869. Freeport High School (Illinois), Freeport High School's mascot is the Pretzel to honor its heritage. History The community was originally called Winneshiek. When it was incorporated, the new municipality took its name from the generosity of Tutty Baker, who was credited with running a "free port" on the Pecatonica River. The name "Winneshiek" was later adopted, and is preserved to this day, by the Freeport Community Theatre Group. In 1837, Stephenson County was formed and Freeport became its seat of gover ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freeport, Texas
Freeport is a city in Brazoria County, Texas, United States, located on the Gulf of Mexico, founded in 1912. According to the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the city population was 10,696, down from 12,049 in 2010, where Hispanic (U.S. Census), Hispanic or Latino (U.S. Census), Latino were 52% of the population. Freeport's economic growth began in 1939 with the construction of Dow Chemical Company facilities, which remain its largest employer and are the largest integrated chemical manufacturing facility in the United States. In 2002, Freeport LNG was founded; an LNG export terminal was developed in the early 2010s after the US shale gas revolution and came online in 2019. In June 2022 a pipeline rupture and explosion closed the terminal until February 2023. History Freeport was founded as a European-American settlement in November 1912 by the Freeport Sulphur Company. The population was 300. However, by 1929, that population had grown to 3,500, and to 4,100 by 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freeport, Maine
Freeport is a town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. Freeport is included in the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine metropolitan New England City and town area. The population was 8,737 at the 2020 census. Once home to a prominent shipbuilding industry, timber operations, and farming, it is now known for its numerous outlet stores; Freeport is home to L.L. Bean, Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park, and the Desert of Maine. Freeport is part of the Portland-South Portland-Biddeford metropolitan area. The Harraseeket Historic District is in Freeport. History The town was once a part of North Yarmouth called Harraseeket, after the Harraseeket River. First settled about 1700, it was set off and incorporated on February 14, 1789, as Freeport. It is probably named "from the openness of its harbor" (free from ice). Freeport developed as four villages—Mast Landing, Porter's Landing, South Freeport and Freeport Corner—all of which are now part of the Harraseeket Historic District, l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freeport, Bahamas
Freeport is a city, district and free trade zone on the island of Grand Bahama in the northwest part of The Bahamas. In 1955, Wallace Groves, a Virginian financier with lumber interests in Grand Bahama, was granted of pineyard with substantial areas of swamp and scrubland by the Bahamian government with a mandate to economically develop the area. Freeport has grown to become the second most populous city in The Bahamas. The main airport serving the city is the Grand Bahama International Airport, which receives domestic flights from various islands of The Bahamas as well as several international flights from the United States, Italy, and Canada. Freeport is also served by domestic Bahamian ferry services to other islands, and an international ferry connection to Miami. The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) operates the free trade zone, under the Hawksbill Creek Agreement signed in August 1955 whereby the Bahamian government agreed that businesses located in the Freeport ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freeport, Pennsylvania
Freeport is a Borough (Pennsylvania), borough in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is situated along the Allegheny River in the southwestern corner of the county. The population was 1,736 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. Geography Freeport is located at (40.674337, –79.686320). According to the United States Census Bureau, U.S. Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , of which is land and , or 2.20%, is water. Streams The Kiskiminetas River joins the Allegheny River near Freeport; specifically on its eastern bank between Schenley, Pennsylvania, Schenley and Kiskiminetas Junction, Pennsylvania, Kiskiminetas Junction, less than one mile northeast of Freeport. Buffalo Creek (Allegheny River), Buffalo Creek enters the Allegheny River on its western bank at Freeport. Demographics As of the 2000 United States census, 2000 census, there were 1,962 people, 878 households, and 532 families residing in the borough. The population density was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freeport, Florida
Freeport is a city in Walton County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Crestview–Fort Walton Beach–Destin, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2020, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 5,861, up from 1,787 at the 2010 census. Freeport is one of the fastest growing cities in Florida. After the construction of the massive group of neighborhoods, Hammock Bay, the population grew by about 2 thousand. History Freeport is said to have been established circa 1830. It was called Freeport due to an absence of fees to use the dock ('free port') at the junction of Four Mile Creek and Lafayette Creek. Historically, the economy of Freeport was largely dependent on the local timber industry through sawmills and logging, as well as the processing of turpentine. After the introduction of the railroad in Defuniak Springs, Freeport lost its position as the economic powerhouse in Walton County. Today it has a sizeable population of people who serve at Egl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freeport (LIRR Station)
Freeport is a station on the Babylon Branch of the Long Island Rail Road. It is located at Freeport Plaza, between Henry Street and Benson Place, just north of Sunrise Highway (NY 27) in Freeport, Nassau County, New York. The Freeport station also serves as a hub for buses operated by Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE). Furthermore, the station serves nearby Jones Beach State Park, with seasonal bus service provided by NICE between the station and the park. Service The Freeport station is served at all times by trains on the Babylon Branch; Montauk Branch trains do not stop at the station. Additionally, some afternoon rush-hour trains terminate at Freeport, and some morning rush-hour trains originate at Freeport. The station is additionally served by several different Nassau Inter-County Express bus routes – including seasonal bus service to Jones Beach State Park. History The Freeport station was originally built on October 28, 1867 by the South Side Railroa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freeport, Kansas
Freeport is an unincorporated community in Harper County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population of the community was 5. It was an incorporated city until 2017, at which time it dissolved. History Before officially being established as a city, Freeport was preceded by a settlement called Midlothian, which was located a few miles from Freeport's current location. Midlothian is the Scottish word for Midland. Midlothian had a few amenities including a post office established in 1879, as well as a local school and church. Freeport was founded in 1885. It was located on the Missouri Pacific Railway. In the late 19th century Freeport was a growing town. Freeport boasted three lumberyards, two grain elevators, nine grocery stores, five dry goods stores, two meat markets, two hardware stores, three drug stores, four blacksmiths, one bank and two hotels. In 1892, the population of Freeport reached its peak at 700. The Midlothian post office was renamed after t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freeport, Minnesota
Freeport is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 632 at the 2010 census. Freeport is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area. History A post office called Freeport has been in operation since 1881. The city was named after Freeport, Illinois. Freeport was incorporated in 1892. The city contains two properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the 1905 Church of the Sacred Heart and remnants of the 1898 Swany White Flour Mills. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. The city of Freeport is located within Oak Township geographically but is a separate entity. Freeport is located along Interstate 94/ U.S. Highway 52. Other routes include Stearns County Roads 11 and 157. Getchell Creek flows nearby. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 632 people, 271 households, and 184 families living in the city. The population density ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freeport Station (Maine)
Freeport station is a passenger rail station in Freeport, Maine, which is located on Amtrak's '' Downeaster'' line. The ''Downeaster'' operates from North Station in Boston to Brunswick Maine Street Station in Brunswick, Maine, via the Portland Transportation Center in Portland, Maine Portland is the List of municipalities in Maine, most populous city in the U.S. state of Maine and the county seat, seat of Cumberland County, Maine, Cumberland County. Portland's population was 68,408 at the 2020 census. The Portland metropolit .... Freeport was part of a $38.3 million project to rehabilitate of track between Portland and Brunswick. Most of the money came from the federal government with an additional $500,000 of state money spent on platforms on Freeport and Brunswick. The first official service to the station was on November 1, 2012. References External links Freeport, ME – USA RailGuide (TrainWeb) Amtrak stations in Maine Transportation buildings and structu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freeport, California
Freeport is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sacramento County, California, United States, located approximately south of downtown Sacramento, California, Sacramento on California State Route 160. It is part of the Sacramento, California, Sacramento–Arden-Arcade, California, Arden-Arcade–Roseville, California, Roseville Sacramento metropolitan area, Metropolitan Statistical Area. Freeport lies on the eastern banks of the Sacramento River. The population was 58 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. History Nearly all goods traveling to Sacramento and the California Gold Rush came by boat from the Bay Area. In the early 1860s businessmen grew tired of paying taxes at the Sacramento Embarcadero (port). In 1862 Freeport Railroad Company was created with the idea of building a new port that was free of taxes. Hence “Freeport.” The idea was to build a railway that bypassed Sacramento connecting with the Sacramento Valley Railroad at a midway point betwe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
