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Dexter Bullard
Dexter may refer to: People * Dexter (given name) * Dexter (surname) * Dexter (singer), Brazilian rapper Marcos Fernandes de Omena (born 1973) * Famous Dex, also known as Dexter, American rapper Dexter Tiewon Gore Jr. (born 1993) Places United States * Dexter, Georgia, a town * Dexter, Illinois, an unincorporated community * Dexter, Indiana, an unincorporated community * Dexter, Iowa, a city * Dexter Township, Cowley County, Kansas ** Dexter, Kansas, a city * Dexter, Kentucky, an unincorporated community * Dexter, Maine, a town ** Dexter (CDP), Maine, a census-designated place ** Dexter Regional Airport * Dexter Township, Michigan * Dexter, Michigan, a city located near, though distinct from, Dexter Township * Dexter Township, Mower County, Minnesota ** Dexter, Minnesota, a city * Dexter, Missouri, a city * Dexter, New Mexico, a town * Dexter, New York, a village ** Dexter Marsh * Dexter City, Ohio, a village * Dexter, Oregon, an unincorporated community in Lane County * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dexter (given Name)
Dexter is an English masculine given name. It is a transferred use of a surname derived from the Old English word ''deagestre'', meaning “dyer of cloth.” Dexter is also a Latin language, Latin term meaning ''skillful.'' Usage of the name might have increased in the Anglosphere due to well-known figures such as American politician Samuel Dexter (1761–1816) and wealthy American eccentric and author Timothy Dexter (1747–1806). More recently, attention was called to the name in the 1940s and 1950s by different media influences, including the character Dexter Haven in the 1940 American film ''The Philadelphia Story (film), The Philadelphia Story'' and the 1956 American musical ''High Society (1956 film), High Society'' and the character Dexter Franklin in the ''Meet Corliss Archer'' radio and ''Meet Corliss Archer (TV series), television program''. Some 325 more American boys were named Dexter in 1968 than had been given the name in 1967, likely due to news coverage about the fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dexter, Minnesota
Dexter is a city in Mower County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 324 at the 2020 census. History Dexter was platted in 1874 and named for Dexter Parrit, an early settler. A post office has been in operation at Dexter since 1874. Dexter was incorporated in 1878. Geography Dexter is in central Mower County, east of Austin, the county seat, and southwest of Rochester. It lies within Dexter Township and to the east of Grand Meadow Township. It is served by Interstate 90, State Highway 16 ( MN 16), and Mower County Roads 2 and 7. I-90 leads west to Austin and northeast to Stewartville, while MN 16 leads east to Spring Valley. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Dexter has a total area of , all land. The city sits on high ground that drains north toward the North Branch of the Root River; east toward the South Fork of Bear Creek, also part of the Root River watershed; and southwest toward Rose Creek, part of the Cedar River watershed. Demographics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dexter Regional High School
Dexter Regional High School is a public high school in Dexter, Maine, United States. During the 2012–13 school year, DRHS had approx. 300 enrolled students. In 2002, the school had a graduation rate of 81.52%, below the state's rate of 86.71%. In 2003, the graduation rate was 76.84%, below the state average of 87.57%. Notable alumni * Jere Abbott, founding associate director of the Museum of Modern Art The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is an art museum located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, on 53rd Street (Manhattan), 53rd Street between Fifth Avenue, Fifth and Sixth Avenues. MoMA's collection spans the late 19th century to the present, a ... References Public high schools in Maine Schools in Penobscot County, Maine {{Maine-school-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dexter High School (Michigan)
Dexter High School (DHS) is a public high school located in Scio Township, Michigan, with a Dexter postal address, serving grades 9-12. Melanie Nowak is the school's current principal. Dexter High School is one of only two schools in the United States with a dreadnaught as a mascot, the other being Lakeland Senior High School in Florida. History Dexter High School was originally located in the building which is now Creekside Intermediate School. When the population of students became too large for this building, the new Dexter High School was built in 2002 in its current location. Academics Dexter High School offers ten different AP courses (nine with two alternating each year) and 19 IB courses. Dexter High School also houses more than 30 clubs for students to participate in. DHS also has musical departments including Band, Orchestra, and most recently, choir. The Dexter High School National Ocean Science Bowl team took 2nd place nationally in 2015. Dexter High School h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Central Elgin
Central Elgin is a municipality located in Southwestern Ontario, Canada in Elgin County on Lake Erie. It is part of the London census metropolitan area. History Central Elgin was formed in 1998 through the amalgamation of the Township of Yarmouth with the Villages of Belmont and Port Stanley. Communities The municipality includes the population centres of Port Stanley and Belmont. Other communities include Dexter, Lawton's Corners, Lyndale, Lynhurst, Mapleton, New Sarum, Norman, Sparta, Union, Whites and Yarmouth Centre. Mayors * Bill Walters, 1999 * David M. Rock, 1999–2006 ::Born June 16, 1948, in St. Thomas, Ontario. He was also chair of the Elgin Group Police Services Board. While he was mayor, there were discussions about proposed new ferry services on Lake Erie and their financial implications. * Sylvia Hofhuis, 2006–2010 * Tom Marks, 2010 * Bill Walters, 2010–2014 * David Marr, 2014–2018 * Sally Martyn, 2018–2022 * Andrew Sloan, 2022– Demographics In th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dexter (community), Wisconsin
Friendship is a town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,406 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Dexter and Van Dyne, Wisconsin, Van Dyne are located within the town. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 34.4 square miles (89.2 km), of which, 17.0 square miles (44.1 km) of it is land and 17.4 square miles (45.1 km) of it (50.55%) is water. Demographics At the 2000 United States census there were 2,406 people, 971 households, and 690 families living in the town. The population density was 141.3 people per square mile (54.6/km). There were 1,062 housing units at an average density of 62.4 per square mile (24.1/km). The Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census, racial makeup of the town was 98.55% White, 0.21% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.25% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dexter, Wisconsin
The Town of Dexter is located in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 379 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Dexterville and Veedum are located in the town. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.5 square miles (92.0 km2), of which, 34.2 square miles (88.6 km2) of it is land and 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2) of it (3.69%) is water. History The six mile square that would become the town of Dexter was first surveyed in the summer of 1851 by a crew working for the U.S. government. In November and December another crew marked all the section corners of the six mile square, walking through the woods and wading the swamps, measuring with chain and compass. When done, the deputy surveyor filed this general description: ''Surface level, and principally swamp (Tamarack) excepting a narrow strip about forty chains wide on either Bank of Yellow River and Sections 4. 5. 8. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dexter Reservoir
Dexter Reservoir (also known as Dexter Lake) is a reservoir in Lane County, in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is about southeast of Eugene on the Middle Fork Willamette River, immediately downriver from Lookout Point Lake, another reservoir. The communities of Dexter and Lowell are near the lake. Oregon Route 58 follows the lake's southern shore, while Pengra Road parallels the lake's northern shore as far east as Lowell. Dexter Dam, high, impounds up to of water in the reservoir. The powerhouse at the dam can generate 15,000 kilowatts of electricity. The lake and three adjacent state parks are used for water sports and other outdoor recreation. History The two reservoirs, Dexter and Lookout Point, were created in 1954 when the United States Army Corps of Engineers finished building the dams that contain them. Dexter exists partly to control water surges from the upstream lake during Lookout Point's production of hydroelectricity. Lookout reservoir water levels vary great ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dexter State Recreation Site
Dexter State Recreation Site is a state park in the U.S. state of Oregon, administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. See also * Dexter Lake * Dexter, Oregon * List of Oregon state parks __NOTOC__ This is a list of state parks and other facilities managed by the State Parks and Recreation Department (Oregon), State Parks and Recreation Department of Oregon. The variety of locales and amenities of the parks reflect the diverse g ... References External links * State parks of Oregon Parks in Lane County, Oregon {{LaneCountyOR-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dexter, Oregon
Dexter is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lane County, Oregon, United States. It is located near Dexter Reservoir, a.k.a. Dexter Lake, a reservoir of the Middle Fork Willamette River along Oregon Route 58. Access to Dexter Lake, a popular fishing and boating site, is available at Dexter State Recreation Site. The nearby Dexter Lake Club was used in the filming of the road trip scene in the movie ''Animal House''. The Lost Valley Educational Center is an intentional community near Dexter. The Parvin Bridge, a covered bridge near Dexter, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. It carries Parvin Road over Lost Creek, which flows by Dexter. In 2002, despite not having a city government, Dexter residents opened a public library A public library is a library, most often a lending library, that is accessible by the general public and is usually funded from public sources, such as taxes. It is operated by librarians and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dexter City, Ohio
Dexter City is a village in Noble County, Ohio, United States, along the West Fork of Duck Creek. The population was 81 at the 2020 census. History Dexter City was laid out in 1870, and named after Dexter W. Sullivan, an early settler. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.2 square miles (0.5 km2), all of it land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 129 people, 51 households, and 36 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 56 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 95.3% White, 0.8% African American, and 3.9% from two or more races. There were 51 households, of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.4% were non-families. 25.5% of all househol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dexter Marsh
Dexter Marsh is a marsh located at the eastern end of Lake Ontario in Dexter, New York. It was declared a National Natural Landmark in May 1973. The marsh is managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation as the Dexter Marsh Wildlife Management Area. The marsh is a popular fishing and trapping area as well as a migratory bird layover. Lacking barrier beaches, it is directly exposed to Lake Ontario's winds and waves. It is a relatively undeveloped bay-head area on the Great Lakes. See also *List of National Natural Landmarks in New York __NOTOC__ The National Natural Landmarks in New York include 29 of the more than 600 National Natural Landmarks (NNLs) in the United States. Twenty-seven landmarks are contained entirely within New York; the two exceptions are the Palisades of th ... * List of New York state wildlife management areas References External links NYS Department of Environmental Conservation: Dexter MarshMap of Dexter Marsh {{authority ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
