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Christiana Pietas
Christiana may refer to: Geography United States * Christiana, Dane County, Wisconsin, town, US * Christiana, Delaware, US * Christiana Hundred, an unincorporated subdivision of New Castle County, Delaware, US * Christiana, Pennsylvania, US * Christiana, Tennessee, US * Christiana, Vernon County, Wisconsin, town, US Elsewhere * Christiana Island, Cyclades, Greece * Christiana, Jamaica * Christiana, Norway, a former name (1624–1924) for the present-day Norwegian capital Oslo * Christiana, South Africa, a town in the North West Province of South Africa Other * Christiana (given name) * ''Christiana'' (plant), a genus of plants in the family Malvaceae * Christiana Riot, an armed intervention by citizens in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to save four fugitive slaves See also * Christiania (other) * Cristiana Cristiana is an Italian and Portuguese given name, from Cristiano. It is also a feminine given name in Romania, being the feminine form of Cristian. Tia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christiana, Dane County, Wisconsin
The Town of Christiana is located in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,235 at the 2020 census. It is named after Oslo, Norway (formerly Christiania) and has one of the highest Norwegian Americans#Communities by percentage of Norwegians, percentages of Norwegian ancestry in the United States. The unincorporated community of Utica and the village of Rockdale, Wisconsin, Rockdale are located within the town. The village of Cambridge, Wisconsin, Cambridge is located partly within the Town. History The Town of Christiana was created from the Albion, Dane County, Wisconsin, Town of Albion and organized on May 6, 1847. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.5 square miles (91.8 km2), of which, 35.3 square miles (91.5 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.4 km2) of it (0.39%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,313 people, 468 households, and 356 famili ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christiana, Delaware
Christiana is an Unincorporated area, unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware, New Castle County, Delaware, United States, located on the Christina River, 12 miles southwest of Wilmington, Delaware, Wilmington. It is home to the Christiana Hospital and the Christiana Mall and is the location of the northern terminus of Delaware Route 1 at an interchange with Interstate 95 in Delaware, Interstate 95. Despite sharing a name with Christiana Hundred, the community of Christiana is located in White Clay Creek Hundred. History It is named after the Christina River, which is in turn named after Christina, Queen of Sweden who oversaw the founding of New Sweden in 1638. The Christiana Historic District, Charles Allen House (Christiana, Delaware), Charles Allen House, John Lewden House, Old Fort Church, Public School No. 111-C, and James Stewart Jr. House and George Hillis Sr. House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Christiana's population was 400 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christiana Hundred
Christiana Hundred is an unincorporated subdivision of New Castle County, Delaware. Hundreds were once used as a basis for representation in the Delaware General Assembly, and while their names still appear on all real estate transactions, they presently have no meaningful use or purpose except as a geographical point of reference. Boundaries and formation Christiana Hundred is that portion of New Castle County that lies north of the Christina River and White Clay Creek, west of the Brandywine Creek and east of the Red Clay Creek, excepting that portion in the southeast included in Wilmington Hundred. Its northern boundary follows a portion of the 12 mile arc drawn around the town of New Castle. It was one of the original hundreds in Delaware created in 1682 and was named for the Christina River that flows along its southern boundary. When created it included some of the area now in Mill Creek Hundred, White Clay Hundred, and Pencader Hundred, all of which were split off ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christiana, Pennsylvania
Christiana is a borough (Pennsylvania), borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,100 at the time of the 2020 census. In 1851, it was the site of the Lancaster County, Pennsylvania#Slavery and the Christiana incident, Battle of Christiana, also called the Christiana riot. History Present-day Christiana was once known as Nobleville. The present name is after Christiana Noble, the wife of a first settler. On September 11, 1851, Christiana was the site of the Battle of Christiana (also called the Christiana Riot), in which the local residents defended with firearms a fugitive slave, killing the slaveowner. Southerners demanded the hanging of those responsible, who were accused of treason and making war on the United States, but after the first defendant was acquitted, the government dropped the case. The trial was the first nationally covered challenge to the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.James M. McPherson, ''Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christiana, Tennessee
Christiana is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States. It has a post office, with ZIP code 37037. Christiana Middle School is located in the community. Both U.S. Route 231 (US 231) and Tennessee State Route 269 State Route 269 (SR 269) is a east–west state highway in central Middle Tennessee. Route description Throughout its entire length, SR 269 is a two-lane highway. Rutherford County SR 269 begins in Rutherford County in Allisona at an inter ... (SR 269) pass through the community. The 2020 population of the CDP was 4,305. Demographics History A post office called Christiana has been in operation since 1894. Besides the post office, Christiana contains several country stores and churches. References Unincorporated communities in Rutherford County, Tennessee Unincorporated communities in Tennessee {{RutherfordCountyTN-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christiana, Vernon County, Wisconsin
Christiana is a town in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 871 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Newry is located within the town. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 33.7 square miles (87.2 km), of which, 33.6 square miles (86.9 km) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km) of it (0.24%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 871 people, 308 households, and 252 families residing in the town. The population density was 25.9 people per square mile (10.0/km). There were 341 housing units at an average density of 10.2 per square mile (3.9/km). The racial makeup of the town was 99.43% White, 0.11% African American, 0.11% Asian, and 0.34% from two or more races. There were 308 households, out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christiana Island
Christiana () is a group of three volcanic Greek islands in the Cyclades. The group is located about 16 km (10 miles) southwest of Santorini and is made up of the islands Christiani (Χριστιανή, the largest one), Eschati (Εσχάτη) and Askania (Ασκανιά) belonging to the same submarine volcanic edifice, which is assumed to have been dormant since the Early Pleistocene. J. Preine, J. Karstens, C. Hübscher, P. Nomikou, F. Schmid, G.J. Crutchley, T.H. Druitt and D. Papanikolaou "Spatio-temporal evolution of the Christiana-Santorini-Kolumbo volcanic field, Aegean Sea", Geology, 2021. The island's area is about 2.35 km2. All three islands are now uninhabited but on Christiani there are remains of human settlement dating back to Neolithic times. Christiana islands have been uninhabited since the 1890s and have remained unfarmed since then. As a result, artificial pesticides and fertilizers are absent from this ecosystem. In the mid 1970s, the largest island, Chr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christiana, Jamaica , musicianKatz, David (2003), ''Solid Foundation: an Oral History of Reggae'', Bloomsbury,
Christiana is a settlement in Jamaica. The town was originally called Struan Castle. During the early days of British colonial rule, it was a popular destination for British citizens due to the cool climate and the sometimes foggy weather. Notable people * Roger Cross, actor are originally from this settlement. * Lila Iké, singer and musician * Byron Lee Byron Lee , , ''Jamaica Gleaner'', 27 October 2008. born Byron Aloysius St. Elmo Lee ... References Populated places in Manchester Parish {{Jamaica-geo-stub ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christiana, Norway
Oslo ( or ; ) is the Capital city, capital and List of towns and cities in Norway, most populous city of Norway. It constitutes both a Counties of Norway, county and a Municipalities of Norway, municipality. The municipality of Oslo had a population of in 2022, while the city's greater urban area had a population of 1,064,235 in 2022, and the metropolitan area had an estimated population of in 2021. During the Viking Age, the area was part of Viken (region), Viken. Oslo was founded as a city at the end of the Viking Age in 1040 under the name Ánslo, and established as a kjobstad, ''kaupstad'' or trading place in 1048 by Harald Hardrada. The city was elevated to a diocese of Oslo, bishopric in 1070 and a capital under Haakon V of Norway around the year 1300. Personal unions with Denmark from Kalmar Union, 1397 to 1523 and again from Denmark–Norway, 1536 to 1814 reduced its influence. After being destroyed by a fire in 1624, during the reign of Christian IV of Denmark, King Chr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oslo
Oslo ( or ; ) is the capital and most populous city of Norway. It constitutes both a county and a municipality. The municipality of Oslo had a population of in 2022, while the city's greater urban area had a population of 1,064,235 in 2022, and the metropolitan area had an estimated population of in 2021. During the Viking Age, the area was part of Viken. Oslo was founded as a city at the end of the Viking Age in 1040 under the name Ánslo, and established as a ''kaupstad'' or trading place in 1048 by Harald Hardrada. The city was elevated to a bishopric in 1070 and a capital under Haakon V of Norway around the year 1300. Personal unions with Denmark from 1397 to 1523 and again from 1536 to 1814 reduced its influence. After being destroyed by a fire in 1624, during the reign of King Christian IV, a new city was built closer to Akershus Fortress and named Christiania in honour of the king. It became a municipality ('' formannskapsdistrikt'') on 1 January 1838. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christiana, South Africa
Christiana is an agricultural town of about 3,000 inhabitants on the banks of the Vaal River in North West province, South Africa. The town is located on the N12 national route between Bloemhof and Warrenton, on the way to Kimberley (Northern Cape). It is the administrative centre and seat of Lekwa-Teemane Local Municipality. History When diamonds were discovered in the Vaal River in the 1870's Transvaal Government established a settlement on the banks of the river in 1870, in an attempt to control and alleviate land disputes over diamond discoveries further down the Vaal River. This town was established on the farm Zoutpansdrift ("salt pan drift") and named Christiana, after the only daughter of President Pretorius of the old Transvaal. The first residential stands were sold in 1870. Two years later diamonds were discovered close by in the gravel bed of the Vaal River, and the inevitable manic rush followed. As usual, the initial rush petered with the diamonds. In 1997, di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christiana (given Name)
Christiana or Christianna is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: * Christiana Figueres (born 1956), Costa Rican diplomat * Christianna Brand (1907–1988), British crime writer and children's author * Christiana Cavendish (1595–1675), Scottish landowner and royalist * Christiana Mariana von Ziegler (1695–1760), German poet and writer * Christiana of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg (1634–1701), often referred to as ''Christiane'' * Christiana Oxenstierna Christiana Juliana Oxenstierna (23 September 1661 – 27 February 1701) was a Swedish noble. She was the center of a great social scandal when she married a non-noble against her family's consent. Her case caused a debate about the law for marriag ... (1661–1701), Swedish noble {{given name Feminine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
