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McComb (other)
McComb can refer to: * McComb (surname) In Places: * McComb, Mississippi * McComb, Ohio (which was named for Alexander Macomb (American general) Alexander Macomb (; April 3, 1782 – June 25, 1841) was an American military officer who was the Commanding General of the United States Army from 1828 until his death in 1841. Macomb was the field commander at the Battle of Plattsburgh during ... * McComb (Amtrak station) in Mississippi * McComb High School (Ohio) * McComb School District in Mississippi {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McComb (surname)
McComb is a surname. According to a 2002 text, McComb is the most common derivative in Ireland of the Gaelic ''MacThom'' meaning "son of Thomas", or "son of Tom". Another, potentially interrelated origin, places McComb as a sept of Clan Mackinnon. A third potential origin is as a derivative of Malcolm Malcolm, Malcom, Máel Coluim, or Maol Choluim may refer to: People * Malcolm (given name), includes a list of people and fictional characters * Malcom (footballer) (born 1997), Brazilian football forward * Clan Malcolm * Maol Choluim de Innerp .... Related surnames include McCombs, McComish, McCombe, McComas, McCombie and Macomber. Following are a list of notable individuals sharing this surname: References {{surname, McComb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McComb, Mississippi
McComb is a city in Pike County, Mississippi, United States. The city is approximately south of Jackson. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 12,790. It is the principal city of the McComb, Mississippi Micropolitan Statistical Area. History 19th century McComb was founded in 1872 after Henry Simpson McComb of the New Orleans, Jackson and Great Northern Railroad, a predecessor of the Illinois Central Railroad (now part of the Canadian National Railway), decided to move the railroad's maintenance shops away from New Orleans, Louisiana, to avoid the attractions of that city's bars. The railroad purchased land in Pike County. Three nearby communities, Elizabethtown, Burglund, and Harveytown, agreed to consolidate to form this town. Main Street developed with the downtown's shops, attractions, and business. 20th century The rail center in McComb was one of flashpoints in the violent Illinois Central shopmen's strike of 1911. Riots took place here that resu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McComb, Ohio
McComb is a village in Hancock County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,558 at the time of the 2020 census. The village holds one school district, McComb Local School District. History McComb, originally known as Pleasantville, was laid out in 1847. The village was renamed McComb in 1858. Despite its spelling, McComb is named for Alexander Macomb, who was the second man to serve as Commanding General of the United States Army. The reason for the spelling, "McComb" instead of "Macomb," is that the village was named by a Scotsman who fought under Macomb at the Battle of Plattsburg, and he used the Scottish manner of pronunciation and spelling. William Bensinger and John Reed Porter among the first soldiers receive the Medal of Honor in American history for their role in the Great Locomotive Chase, are buried in McComb. Geography McComb is located northwest of Findlay near the Putnam and Wood County borders. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Macomb (American General)
Alexander Macomb (; April 3, 1782 – June 25, 1841) was an American military officer who was the Commanding General of the United States Army from 1828 until his death in 1841. Macomb was the field commander at the Battle of Plattsburgh during the War of 1812 and, after the stunning victory, was lauded with praise and styled "The Hero of Plattsburgh" by some of the American press. He was promoted to Major general (United States), Major General for his conduct, receiving both the Thanks of Congress and a Congressional Gold Medal. Early life Born at British-held Detroit in 1782, Macomb was the son of Alexander Macomb (merchant), Alexander Macomb, a merchant and fur trader from upstate New York, and Mary Catherine Navarre, who was of ethnic French descent. He moved with his parents to New York City, where his father gained wealth as a land speculator, particularly in the millions of acres of New York land released by the federal government for sale after the Iroquois nations had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McComb (Amtrak Station)
McComb station is a train station in McComb, Mississippi, United States, serving Amtrak's ''City of New Orleans (train), City of New Orleans'' passenger train. This is a flag stop and the trains only stop if passengers have tickets to and from the station. On May 30, 2021, the station building fell victim to arson and was believed to be a total loss. However, after the structure was inspected by an architectural firm, as well as two construction contractors experienced in rehabilitating burned structures, it was determined in November, 2021, that most of the depot's walls could be saved in the central area and southern ends of the building. On January 3, 2022, Pike Construction of Mississippi began the rebuilding process, which is expected to take 9–12 months to complete. History The station was built in 1901 by the Illinois Central Railroad and was restored in 1998, and again on June 13, 2003. The station house is currently the home of the McComb Railroad Museum. It also hou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McComb High School (Ohio)
McComb High School is a public high school in McComb, Ohio. It is the only high school in the McComb Local Schools district. The school's mascot is the Panther (or Fighting Panther). School colors are Black and Red. They are a member of the Blanchard Valley Conference. Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships * Boys Football Football is a family of team sports that involve, to varying degrees, kick (football), kicking a football (ball), ball to score a goal (sports), goal. Unqualified, football (word), the word ''football'' generally means the form of football t ... – 1983, 2018 *Girls Track and Field - Event: Shot Put (2010, 2011, 2016, 2017), Discus (2013, 2017) References Externalinks/h1> * High schools in Hancock County, Ohio Public high schools in Ohio {{HancockCountyOH-school-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
