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A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. In the Northeast United States, the statutory term often is shire town, but colloquially county seat is the term in use there. Parts of Canadian Maritimes also use the term shire town. In England, Wales and Ireland, the term county town is used. This term is still sometimes used colloquially in Scotland and Northern Ireland, but today neither are divided into administrative counties – instead being divided, respectively, into council areas and districts. Louisiana uses parishes instead of counties, and the administrative center is a "parish seat." Alaska is organized into " boroughs," which are large districts, and the administrative center is known as a " borough seat." Boroughs typically provide fewer local services than most counties, as the state government provides more services directly. About half of Alaska is part of the Unorganized Borough, a discontinuous region the state government administers directly. Some of Alaska's boroughs share geographical and administrative boundaries with cities; these are known as unified city-boroughs and result in some of Alaska's cities ranking among the geographically largest cities in the world. The Canadian province of Ontario, in addition to counties, also has districts and regional municipalities, which are effectively different types of counties in that they perform county government functions, albeit at limited (district) or expanded (regional municipality) levels. A county seat is usually, but not always, an incorporated municipality. The exceptions include, but are not limited to, the county seats of counties that have no incorporated municipalities within their borders, such as Arlington County, Virginia, and Baltimore County and Howard County, Maryland. (Ellicott City, the county seat of Howard County, is the largest unincorporated county seat in the U.S., followed by Towson, the county seat of Baltimore County.) The county courthouse and county administration are usually located in the county seat, but some functions may also be conducted in other parts of the county, especially if it is geographically large. Most counties have only one county seat. However, some counties in Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont have two or more county seats, usually located on opposite sides of the county. An example is Harrison County, Mississippi, which lists both Biloxi and Gulfport as county seats. The practice of multiple county seat towns dates from the days when travel was difficult. There have been few efforts to eliminate the two-seat arrangement, since a county seat is a source of pride (and jobs) for the towns involved. Connecticut and Rhode Island have no county level of government and thus no county seats. Vermont has its shire towns, but no county government to speak of, consisting only of a Superior Court and Sheriff (as an officer of the court). Massachusetts has abolished a number of its counties and the state now operates the registries of deeds and sheriff's offices in those districts. Two counties in South Dakota, Shannon County, and Todd County, have their county seat and government services centered in a neighboring county. Their county-level services are provided by Fall River County and Tripp County, respectively. Though New York City is a single city, it stretches across five counties. Often referred to as the boroughs of New York, each is also a separate geographic (unorganized) county, with city-sponsored borough officials. The five counties that compose New York City are Bronx County (Bronx), Kings County (Brooklyn), New York County (Manhattan), Queens County (Queens), and Richmond County (Staten Island). The "county seats" of Richmond and Queens County are effectively neighborhoods, though they correspond roughly to the location of borough hall.
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1. Indianapolis Rock Climbing
April 11, 2008
Indianapolis is the well-known capital of the U.S., which is the stateof Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. The 2000Census report tells that the city's population is more or less 781,870.It is Indiana's most crowded city and is the 13th largest city in theU.S., the 3rd largest city in the Midwest, and the second most denselyinhabited Capital in the U.S at the back of Phoenix, Arizona.Indianapolis is also known as Rust Belt city, due in part toan aggressive downtown substitution campaign. The 1960s saw a shift inthe economic base of the city that is also one of the reas... (read more)
Author: Chaiyot Onputtha
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2. Why Indianapolis Rock Climbing Is A Thrilling And Amazing Experience
April 11, 2008
Indianapolis is the well-known capital of the U.S., which is the state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. The 2000 Census report tells that the city's population is around 781,870. It is Indiana's most crowded city and is the 13th largest city in the U.S., the 3rd largest city in the Midwest, and the second most densely inhabited Capital in the U.S at the back of Phoenix, Arizona.
Indianapolis is also known as Rust Belt city, due in part to an aggressive downtown renewal campaign. The 1960s saw a shift in the economic base of the city that is also one of the reaso... (read more)
Author: Muna wa Wanjiru
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3. This Is What Acupuncture Phoenix Has To Offer
March 11, 2008
Phoenix is the capital city of the U.S. state of Arizona and county seat of Maricopa County. There are many Acupuncture clinics situated in this most populous city of the Arizona state. Along with all these Acupuncture clinics, Phoenix Institute of herbal medicine and acupuncture is also prevalent in this city.
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese therapy; this effective therapy has been used to cure many diseases for more 3000 years now. It is quite popular in China as well as all around the world. The term Acupuncture is formed by combination of two Latin words; 'Acus' means needle and 'p... (read more)
Author: Muna wa Wanjiru
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4. Fort Lauderdale Real Estate: The City Is Seeing A Rise In Home Property Values
March 06, 2008
Famous for being known as the "Venice of America," the city of Fort Lauderdale is located in Broward County, Florida. The city has a total population of 152,397, and is the county seat of Broward County, and forms a part of the South Florida metropolitan area.
The city's extended metro area covers 23 miles of beachfront that stretches along the Atlantic Ocean waters. This pleasant metropolis has been refined into a vibrant, yet casually sophisticated city, offering more than 2,500 restaurants that have world-class dining amenities, but still retains that unique local flavor and personalit... (read more)
Author: Vanessa Doctor
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5. The History of Guildford-Part 1
February 28, 2008
Guildford is a place found in England. It is also the county town of Surrey. At Guildford one would be able to find the seat of borough of Guildford as well as the administrative offices of South East England. Guildford had been twinned with a town called Freiburg in southern Germany. Additionally, Guildford can be found at around 50 km southwest of London. Similar to many other places around the world, Guildford also has a rich historical background. Let’s have a look.
The town of Guildford had been founded by Saxon settlers after the Roman Empire had retreated from Great Britain. The n... (read more)
Author: Jim Furness
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6. The History of Guildford-Part 1
February 15, 2008
Guildford is a place found in England. It is also the county town of Surrey. At Guildford one would be able to find the seat of borough of Guildford as well as the administrative offices of South East England. Guildford had been twinned with a town called Freiburg in southern Germany. Additionally, Guildford can be found at around 50 km southwest of London. Similar to many other places around the world, Guildford also has a rich historical background. Let’s have a look.
The town of Guildford had been founded by Saxon settlers after the Roman Empire had retreated from Great Britain. The n... (read more)
Author: Ralph Ramah
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7. Finding The Best Limousine Rentals In Miami
February 01, 2008
Broward County is the fifteenth most populated county in the United States. According to the US Census Bureau, the county's population is placed at 1,623,018, which also makes it it the second most populated county in the state. Its county seat is Fort Lauderdale. The city is a state economic powerhouse, along with its neighbor, the Miami-Dade County, and has a healthy economic base.
For those wish to start a limousine rental business here, it would be heartening to note that the area's tourism market is a truly thriving one, which should help prospective limo rental owners to make a goo... (read more)
Author: Vanessa Doctor
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8. Getting A Good Limo Rental Service In Broward County
January 27, 2008
Broward County is located in the U.S. state of Florida, and according to 2000 census figures, has a population of approximately 1,623,018, which makes the county the second most populated county in the state. Its county seat is Fort Lauderdale, and it is also the fifteenth most populous county in the US.
The county is a tourism and business powerhouse in the state, and boasts of many notable attractions such as The Museum of Science and Discovery, located in Ft. Lauderdale, The International Swimming Hall of Fame, The International Game Fish Association, Flamingo Gardens, Butterfly World... (read more)
Author: Vanessa Doctor
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9. Cogun Partners with Rock Bridge Community Church
January 18, 2008
North Lima, OH, January 18, 2008 - Cogun, Inc. (Cogun), the leading design/build, national church contractor today announced the start of construction for Rock Bridge Community Church. The first phase (Phase I) will be for a soon-to-be renovated worship space and church coffee house called Stage 123. The renovated worship space will augment the already growing community church in Whitfield County, Georgia with an extra 500 seat worship space billed as a "satellite" space across the street from their existing 1100 seat worship space. As part of its strategy, Rock Bridge Community Church has an ... (read more)
Author: Jim Couchenour
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10. Real Estate Agent In Houston: Helpful Information
January 14, 2008
Houston is the largest city in Texas and also is the county seat of Harris County. The city limits spill over into Ft. Bend and Montgomery counties. It is one of the newest cities in the U.S., and also one of the most-rapidly growing. It is the commercial and artistic center of the urban area. Houston is known the world over for aeronautics, energy, and its shipping channel. Houston is one of the busiest ports in the United States, and it is also home to the Texas Medical Center. There are many cultural, entertainment, and business facilities in the city.
A large number of people decide to ... (read more)
Author: Tom Cromlento
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11. Are you searching for Santa Rosa real estate guide?
January 03, 2008
Santa Rosa is the county seat of Sonoma County with a population of 148,000. It is the biggest city in the county and also its commerce center. The Charles Schultz museum, famous for its Peanuts cartoon characters, is located here. Santa Rosa is located in the midst of vineyards and countless vineries. The electronic industry is strongly present, a source of employment for many of the residents. Santa Rosa is in the Santa Rosa Elementary and Santa Rosa High school District. Here is a Santa Rosa real estate guide. (1) Median house hold income is $50,931 compared to the state average of $47,493... (read more)
Author: Deborah Melancon
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12. Looking to buy land or property in Dillon Montana?
November 27, 2007
Visitors to Southwestern Montana will discover the majestic Rocky Mountains and peaceful river valleys, replete with trout-laden streams and lakes, big game habitat, and quiet trails through wilderness retreats. Find more information regarding real estate in Dillon Montana, the Grasshopper Valley, and surrounding areas of Southwestern Montana. Dillon, a beautiful town of around 5,000 residents, is a county seat, early railroad center, college town, and an agricultural community. Beaverhead County features varied topograghy from flat grasslands and broad river valleys to majestic mountain p... (read more)
Author: Eugene Ivanov
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13. How The Government And Community Work Together In Los Angeles
November 14, 2007
Los Angeles is the biggest municipality in the state of California and the second-largest in the United States with an estimated population of greater than 3.5 million in 2006. The city is the seat of Los Angeles County, the most populous county in the country. With such a huge population and a massive infrastructure, a strong, effective municipal government is essential.
The government consists of the following main offices: mayor; city council members; and a city controller. There are also executive directors for various city departments.
The most prominent person is the mayor, who... (read more)
Author: Matthew Paolini
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14. Recoveries from an Automobile Accident
November 07, 2007
Causes Fatal Accidents According to the studies conducted by the authorities, a great number of those who died failed to wear their seat belts when the accident occurred. This is despite of the passage of seatbelt law that obliges all drivers along with their passengers to wear their seat belts at all times during their travel. Consequently, the victims either sustained serious injuries or even died from such occurrences. Meanwhile, some car accidents are due to passenger conversations and playing loud music that obstruct the driver’s attention. More so, some reported cases of accidents th... (read more)
Author: Rainier Policarpio
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15. San Jose Foreclosure Homes - An Obvious Solution to Moving In.
October 26, 2007
Buy well from among the San Jose foreclosure homes hidden amongst the parade of wealth and achievement in this hi-tech mecca and you have made your entry into one of the nation’s most desired cities. San Jose is yet another very large Californian city, the largest in North California, the tenth largest in the nation. It’s the county seat of Santa Clara, the “capital” of Silicon Valley, and has evolved from an area of orchards and canneries to the mecca of today, formed around such giants as Apple, Google, eBay, Adobe and many more. Unemployment is around 4.6%. San Jose has won accolades as a s... (read more)
Author: philip smith
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16. Oakland Destination Guide
August 21, 2007
City of Oakland Oakland, originally founded in 1852 and now the eighth largest city in California and county seat of Alameda County, is a mid-sized city with a population slightly over 400,000 and possibly America's most diverse city.
Located on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay and flanked by its famous neighbor of San Francisco to the west, the high-tech Silicon Valley to the south, the Oakland Hills to the east, and Berkeley to the north, the city receives far less fanfare and attention then all of its more well-known neighbors. However the third largest city in the Ba... (read more)
Author: Chris Thomas
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17. Cheap Galveston Hotels
June 08, 2007
Galveston nicknamed as The Oleander City having strong historical background. It is the county seat of Galveston County, situated by the side of Gulf Coast in Texas. Its actual growth started in the of end of nineteenth century when it bagged the position of natural harbor and became the trade center of Texas. During the same period a natural calamity in the form of Hurricane struck the place taking toll of more than 12,000.soon after this many defense mechanisms were raised to combat with if any such calamity again raises its head. Galveston suffered a major setback after this but regained so... (read more)
Author: Anand Dongre
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18. Living In The DC
May 25, 2007
Washington D.C. Our nation's capital. While one may tend to think of this area as the seat of Democracy and the federal government, there is a side to it that may not readily come to mind. The surrounding areas have quietly evolved into a wonderful area to live while the Capital area has gone about the business of the country's affairs both foreign and domestic. Montgomery County lies just north of D.C. and is known to be one of the most affluent counties in America. It is also the largest center for biotechnology in the U.S.A. and is the home to several large companies of note such as Lockhee... (read more)
Author: Justin Lee
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19. The Bean Field Murder: by Josprel
May 06, 2007
THE BEAN FIELD MURDER by Josprel Returning from the 1948 Law Enforcement Conference, Cayuga County High Sheriff Loren Kregs had barely entered the county seat of Collins, when his car’s dispatch radio crackled. Chief Dispatcher Vince Tandberg’s twang was directing Chief Deputy Billy Greenoak to the Sorell farm. Loren doubled back to a narrow, dirt lane that masqueraded as Town Line Road. Turning into it, he entered the whirling dust storm that... (read more)
Author: Josprel ........
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20. Relocating to Fresno
March 19, 2007
The Raisin Capital of the World, Fresno serves as the economic hub of California’s Central Valley. The following information may be useful, if you plan on relocating to Fresno.
Fresno is the sixth-largest city in California. The county seat of Fresno County has been one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. An estimated 471,479 lived in the city in 2005 census estimates. Compared with the census of 1980, the population has more than doubled. Over one million people reside in the Fresno metropolitan area. The city’s diverse citizenry is comprised of more than 70 nationalities and hosts... (read more)
Author: Lou Ross
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21. Relocating to Bakersfield
March 19, 2007
An oil, mining, and agricultural center, Bakersfield, California is one of the fastest-growing areas in the United States. Look here to find some of the unique advantages and disadvantages of relocating to Bakersfield.
At the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley, Bakersfield is the third largest inland city in California. The population for the seat of Kern County has nearly tripled since 1980. Estimates put the population at 286,316 in 2005, making Bakersfield one of the fastest growing communities in the U.S. The culture of the community was affected by the Great Plains drought of th... (read more)
Author: Lou Ross
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22. Relocating to Little Rock
March 19, 2007
Some famous people are connected with Arkansas’ state capitol of Little Rock. This city full of economic diversity may interest those interested in relocating to Little Rock.
The most populous city in Arkansas, Little Rock also serves as the seat of Pulaski County. The U.S. Census Bureau in 2000 reported 183,133 people residing in the city. 2005 census estimates showed a very small population increase with just 0.8% more people. Combined with North Little Rock in a six-county metropolitan area, over 643,000 inhabitants are found by census estimates. Located on the south bank of the Arkans... (read more)
Author: Lou Ross
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23. Relocating to Fayetteville
March 19, 2007
Fayetteville, Arkansas is considered by some to be one of the best places to live in America. For those with designs on relocating to Fayetteville, here’s some information to consider.
Located in the Ozark Mountains, Fayetteville is the seat of Washington County. Ever increasing in size, Fayetteville is still a small city by U.S. standards. In 2005, The U.S. Census Bureau estimated a population of 66,655 people, nearly 15% higher than the census of 2000. The city’s population changed greatly during the 1990s when it increased 35%. Fayetteville is part of a growing metropolitan area inhabi... (read more)
Author: Lou Ross
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24. Relocating to Tucson
March 19, 2007
Tucson, Arizona is like a breath of fresh air for many people. But there is much more to consider for those thinking of relocating to Tucson.
The seat of Pima County, Tucson is the second largest city in Arizona. The 48th U.S. state is the birthplace of singer Linda Ronstadt and actress Barbara Eden. Nicknamed ‘The Old Pueblo,’ Tucson is home to the University of Arizona and its nearly 30,000 full-time students. The city’s estimated population in July 2005 was 515,526 people. Since the U.S. Census of 1990, the number of Tucson residents has grown 23.4%. The metropolitan area has experienc... (read more)
Author: Lou Ross
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25. Relocating to Flagstaff
March 19, 2007
Considered one of the best places to live in America, you can see the stars brighter in Flagstaff, Arizona. You’ll find diversity in things to see and do if you plan on relocating to Flagstaff.
The seat of Coconino County, Flagstaff was chosen the 2nd best place to live by Men's Journal in 2005. A small city, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated 57,391 people were living in Flagstaff in 2005. The population has steadily risen, up an estimated 8.5% since the 2000 census. In all, over 122,000 people reside in the metropolitan area. National Geographic calls Flagstaff one of "10 Great Towns Tha... (read more)
Author: Lou Ross
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