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Sheridan may refer to: People Surname *Sheridan (surname) *Philip Sheridan (1831–1888), U.S. Army general after whom the Sheridan tank is named *Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751–1816), Irish playwright (''The Rivals''), poet and politician *Taylor Sheridan, an American screenwriter and director Given name * Sheridan Le Fanu (1814–1873), Irish writer *Sheridan Morley (1941–2007), British broadcaster and writer *Sheridan Smith (born 1981), British actress *Sheridan Tongue (fl. from 1995), British composer *Eric Prydz, also known as Sheridan, Swedish musician Fictional characters * John Sheridan, Anna Sheridan and David Sheridan, characters in ''Babylon 5'' * Sheridan Bucket, an unseen character in ''Keeping Up Appearances'' * Sheridan Crane, in ''Passions'' * Donna and Sophie Sheridan, in ''Mamma Mia!'' * Sheridan Whiteside, in ''The Man Who Came to Dinner'' * Terry Sheridan, a supporting character in '' Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life'' * Jack Sherida ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheridan (surname)
Sheridan is a surname of Irish origin. It is an anglicized version of the Irish ''O'Sirideáin'' (or ''Ó Sirideáin''), originating in County Longford, Ireland. In Irish, it means ''descendant of Sheridan ("the searcher")''. Notable people with the surname "Sheridan" include A * Aishling Sheridan (born 1996), Irish sportswoman *Alan Sheridan (1934–2015), English author * Alex Sheridan (born 1948), Scottish footballer *Alison Sheridan, British archaeologist *Amy Sheridan, American aviator *Andrew Sheridan (born 1979), English rugby union footballer * Andrew Sheridan (cricketer), Irish cricketer *Ann Sheridan (1915–1967), American actress * Arthur V. Sheridan (1888–1952), American engineer B * Beatriz Sheridan (1934–2006), Mexican actress and director * Betsy Sheridan (1758–1837), Irish diarist * Bill Sheridan (born 1959), American football coach * Bill Sheridan (basketball) (1942–2020), American basketball coach *Bradley Sheridan (born 1980), Australian basketball p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheridan, Nebraska
Sheridan is a ghost town in Wheeler County, Nebraska, United States. History A post office was established at Sheridan in 1913, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1935. The town was named for Philip Sheridan, a Union general during the Civil War A civil war or intrastate war is a war between organized groups within the same state (or country). The aim of one side may be to take control of the country or a region, to achieve independence for a region, or to change government polici .... 1925 editionis available for download aUniversity of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons./ref> References Geography of Wheeler County, Nebraska {{WheelerCountyNE-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheridan County, Montana
Sheridan County is a county in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,539. Its county seat is Plentywood. Its northern boundary is the Canada–United States border south of Saskatchewan. History The Montana Legislature established Sheridan County in 1913 from portions of Dawson and Valley Counties. It was named for American Civil War General Philip Sheridan. In the 1920s and 1930s the county was a hotbed of communist organizing. The CPUSA managed to elect several town and county officials. At the 1932 presidential election the communist candidate William Z. Foster got 576 votes (22%). International changes in communist organizing strategies, especially the move towards the popular front, effectively ended communist presence in the area. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (1.7%) is water. Major highways * Montana Highway 5 * Montana Highway 16 Adjacent countie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheridan, Montana
Sheridan is a town in Madison County, Montana, United States named after the Civil War general Philip Sheridan. The population was 694 at the 2020 census. Sheridan is known as the "heart of the Ruby Valley." Seven majestic mountain ranges surround this beautiful community: (Tobacco Root Range, Highlands Mountains, McCartney Mountain, The Pioneers, The Ruby Range, The Gravellies and the Snowcrest Range). The geology of the area includes some of the oldest rocks dating back over 2,000 years. The Ruby River winds through the valley just west of the town. In an effort to promote the town - the community has formed a Main Street Improvement Team, provides for free Wi-Fi in town and has their own Web site where artists, businesses, and general information about the area can be found at their home pag Sheridan traces its beginnings to the construction of a sawmill on Mill Creek by James Gammell in 1863. Geography Sheridan is located at (45.456173, -112.195793). Montana Highway 287 p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheridan, Missouri
Sheridan is a city in northwest Worth County, Missouri, United States, near the Platte River. The population was 195 at the 2010 census. History A post office called Sheridan has been in operation since 1887. Sheridan was the name of a local family. Geography Sheridan is located on Missouri Route 246 one mile east of the Worth county line and 3.5 miles south of the Missouri- Iowa state line. The Platte River flows past one-half mile to the east.''Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer,'' DeLorme, 1st ed., 198, p. 14 According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 195 people, 98 households, and 52 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 141 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.4% White, 1.5% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the popul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheridan, Minneapolis
Sheridan is a neighborhood in the Northeast community in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Location and characteristics Sheridan's boundaries are 17th and 18th Avenues NE to the north, Washington Street to the east, Broadway Street NE to the south, and the Mississippi River to the west. It is named for Civil War general Philip Sheridan. Portions of the Sheridan neighborhood were actually part of the former city of St. Anthony, Minnesota which was annexed by Minneapolis in 1872. Many of the area's initial settlers were immigrants from Eastern and Northern Europe who worked in nearby industries including grain mills, lumber mills, breweries and railroads. The neighborhood's housing was largely built between the 1890s and 1930s and includes a mixture of single and multi-family homes. More recently, many of the neighborhood's industrial spaces have been redeveloped into artist studios and the commercial strip along 13th Avenue NE has been revitalized. It is now considered part of the Northeas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheridan, Michigan
Sheridan is a village in Montcalm County, Michigan, Montcalm County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 649 at the 2010 United States Census, 2010 census. The village is located at the corners of four townships and incorporates land from each: Evergreen Township, Montcalm County, Michigan, Evergreen Township to the northeast, Bushnell Township, Michigan, Bushnell Township to the southeast, Fairplain Township, Michigan, Fairplain Township to the southwest, and Sidney Township, Michigan, Sidney Township to the northwest. In 1851, Louis Lovell recorded an entry for land here and John W. Winsor built the first business, a sawmill. A shingle-mill owner, Erastus P. Brown, became the first postmaster here on October 14, 1864. It was a station on the Toledo, Saginaw and Muskegon Railway. Sheridan incorporated as a village in 1877 and was named for Union Civil War General Philip Sheridan. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheridan County, Kansas
Sheridan County (standard abbreviation: SD) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 2,447. Its county seat is Hoxie. The county was named in honor of Phillip H. Sheridan, a general of the American Civil War era. History Early history For many millennia, the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans. From the 16th century to 18th century, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America. In 1762, after the French and Indian War, France secretly ceded New France to Spain, per the Treaty of Fontainebleau. 19th century In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France while keeping title to about 7,500 square miles. In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square miles Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre. In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheridan, Indiana
Sheridan is a town in Adams Township, Hamilton County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,665 at the 2010 census. The center of population of Indiana is located just northwest of Sheridan. Geography Sheridan is located at (40.133865, -86.220011). According to the 2010 census, Sheridan has a total area of , of which (or 99.81%) is land and (or 0.19%) is water. History Sheridan, once the second largest town in Hamilton County, lies on the south edge of land originally owned by George Boxley, a merchant and miller in Virginia who had fled from there ahead of bounty hunters because he was also an abolitionist suspected of fomenting a failed slave rebellion in 1815. Considerable recent development has greatly increased the population of this historic town. The Sheridan Downtown Commercial Historic District encompasses approximately four blocks along Main Street from the former Monon railroad right-of-way north to Veteran's Park and Pioneer Hill, the site of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheridan, Illinois
Sheridan is a village in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, the village's population was 2,431, up from 2,137 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Ottawa Micropolitan Statistical Area. Geography Sheridan is located at (41.5236847, -88.6850380). According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Sheridan has a total area of , of which (or 98.29%) is land and (or 1.71%) is water. The village lies at a bend in the Fox River where Somonauk Creek enters the river, and the Lower Fox River Dells start. It is used as both a launching and retrieval point for canoes going down the river. Canoes generally start upstream in Yorkville, and they generally exit at Ayers Landing, near the community of Wedron. The area of the village, and Mission Township where it sits, is defined by the river's distinct westward flow, which goes west, then south, then east, then south, and finally winds west again. The unincorporated area of the village resides within the floo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheridan, Colorado
The City of Sheridan is a home rule municipality located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States. Sheridan is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 5,664 at the 2010 census. Geography Sheridan is located at (39.648920, -105.017681). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and , or 2.91%, is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 5,600 people, 2,236 households, and 1,372 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 2,395 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 77.00% White, 1.88% African American, 2.20% Native American, 1.68% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 12.54% from other races, and 4.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 32.52% of the population. There were 2,236 households, out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |