Tell us about your University city [Archive]

Ronbo

May 12th, 2006, 09:08 AM

Everyone has read about the schools and the stadiums. How about your community. Give us some insight into the community.

Here's some info about Missoula, Montana.

http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/vanns/whereweare_missoula?
Missoula, Montana

Missoula is a town where you can grab a double espresso on your way to casting flies for rainbow trout in a stream immortalized by Norman Maclean in "A River Runs Through It." Later, you might enjoy a smokin' burrito from a bus on Pine Street before hiking into the Rattlesnake National Wilderness Area. In the evening, you could dine on pasta, eggplant, beef or fish at a riverfront bistro and savor a beer from one of three local microbreweries. You might want to take in the Santana concert outdoors at the Caras Park Pavilion or dance to the blues downtown or enjoy a theatrical production at The University of Montana.

And that's just summer time.

Lots of folks wonder what you do in a sparsely populated area like Western Montana. My answer: anything we want to do. Missoula's proper population teeters around 80,000, but the greater Missoula area comprises better than 120,000 souls - enough to generate some diversity, but too few to generate road rage. The city's home to loggers and professors, doctors and miners, students, technicians, researchers, salespersons, marketers, designers and, yes, even lawyers. (Lots of lawyers, in fact.)

Our climate offers four distinct seasons which, in turn, offer lots of opportunities to pursue the sporting life. Hiking, biking, skiing, snowboarding, fishing, hunting, football, basketball, track and field, floating, kayaking ... the list goes on. And most of what we do is within minutes of where we live.

A few myths I must debunk: We have electricity. And phones. And cars. We even have teen-agers who dress in black and stick pins in places that frighten parents. We also have great spaces, great places. fine folks and plenty of fun. In the new economy, they say you can live anywhere you like.

I like it here.

Some links

Live University of Montana Griz Cam - You control the camera
http://www.umt.edu/grizcam/
Live Missoula WebCam
http://co.missoula.mt.us/webcam/
Travel Montana
http://www.visitmt.com/
Montana Winter
http://www.wintermt.com/
Glacier National Park
http://www.nps.gov/glac/
http://www.glaciermt.com/visitor/
University of Montana
http://www.umt.edu/

89Hen

May 12th, 2006, 09:16 AM

Our climate offers four distinct seasons
Cool, Cold, Really Cold and FREAKING Really Cold? :p

AppGuy04

May 12th, 2006, 09:21 AM

Boone, NC http://www.townofboone.net/

is a town located in the northern mountains of North Carolina and in Watauga County, North Carolina, for which it is the county seatGR6 and market town. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 13,472.

Boone acquires its name from the famous pioneer and explorer Daniel Boone, who on several occasions camped at a site generally agreed to be within the present city limits. Boone was served by the legendary narrow gauge East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad (ET&WNC) (also known as "Tweetsie Railroad").

Boone is the site of the Appalachian State University (ASU), a constituent member of the University of North Carolina. It has an enrollment that exceeds 14,000.

"Horn in the West", a dramatization of the life and times of Daniel Boone, has been performed in an outdoor amphitheatre above the town every summer since 1952. The original "Daniel Boone" was Ned Austin, whose "Hollywood Star" stands on a pedestal on King Street downtown. The multi Grammy award winner,guitar player Doc Watson also comes from the Boone area, as do many bluegrass musicians and Appalachian storytellers.

Boone is located at 36°12'41" North, 81°40'7" West (36.211364, -81.668657)GR1 and has an elevation of 3266 ft above mean sea level. An earlier survey gave the elevation as 3332 ft and since then it has been published as having an elevation of 3333 ft. Boone has the highest elevation of any town of its size (over 10,000 population) east of the Mississippi River. As such, the climate of Boone is closer to that of New England or the upper Midwest than the South.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 15.1 km² (5.8 mi²). 15.1 km² (5.8 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8e/NCMap-doton-Boone.PNG

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 13,472 people, 4,374 households, and 1,237 families residing in the town. The population density was 890.7/km² (2,307.0/mi²). There were 4,748 housing units at an average density of 313.9/km² (813.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 93.98% White, 3.42% Black or African American, 0.30% Native American, 1.19% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. 1.64% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 4,374 households out of which 9.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 21.0% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 71.7% were non-families. 38.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.97 and the average family size was 2.63.

The age distribution is 5.8% under the age of 18, 65.9% from 18 to 24, 12.1% from 25 to 44, 9.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 21 years. Both the overall age distributon and the median age are typical for communities dominated by a large university, here Appalachian State. For every 100 females there are 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.

The median household income is $20,541, and the median family income is $49,762. Males had a median income of $28,060 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income is $12,256. 37.0% of the population and 9.2% of families were below the poverty line. However, poverty statistics that are based on surveys of the entire population can be extremely misleading in communities dominated by students, such as Boone. Out of the total population, 6.3% of those under the age of 18 and 9.1% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. These particular statistics are far less skewed by the overwhelming dominance of students in Boone's population.

TexasTerror

May 12th, 2006, 09:22 AM

Huntsville, Texas...home of Sam Houston State University!

From Wikipedia...

Huntsville is a city and also a newly designated micropolitan area located in the U.S. state of Texas within Walker County. As of the U.S. Census 2000, the city had a total population of 35,078. Huntsville is the home of Sam Houston State University. It is the county seat of Walker CountyGR6 and is situated in East Texas. The city had its beginning about 1836, when Pleasant and Ephraim Gray opened a trading post on the site. Ephraim Gray became first postmaster in 1837, naming it after his former home town, Huntsville, Alabama.

Huntsville is the headquarters of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (the only state agency with headquarters outside of Austin). As such, it houses the execution chamber of the state of Texas. (Death-row inmates are no longer housed in Huntsville, due to the escape of several death-row inmates from Huntsville's Ellis Unit prison, where male death-row inmates were housed from 1965 to 1999. Male death-row inmates are now housed in Texas' Polunsky Unit in Livingston, and female death-row inmates are housed in Texas' Mountain View Unit in Gatesville. Texas death-row inmates are only brought to Huntsville shortly before their scheduled execution.)

Huntsville became the home of Sam Houston, the first President of the Republic of Texas, and later Governor of the state. Located in town are two of Houston's homes, a museum, a 66 ft statue, Sam Houston State University, and Houston's grave. The statue (which is the world's largest statue of an American hero, and is easily visible from Interstate 45) is the title and subject of a country music song by Merle Haggard.

66 foot tall statue of Sam Houston:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/01/Sam_Houston_Huntsville_Statue.jpg/180px-Sam_Houston_Huntsville_Statue.jpg

OL FU

May 12th, 2006, 09:30 AM

City pop about 50K County a little less than 400K. Strangely enough the last time I check the MSA was close to a million.
30 mile from the start of the Appalachians. 200 mile from the coast.

http://www.webster.edu/greenville/images/Greenville%20SC%20Skyline.jpg

Nice water fall in the middle of town.

http://img1.travelblog.org/Photos/1419/9377/t/38053-Falls-Park-Greenville-SC-4.jpg

http://www.fallspark.com/images/fp_night.jpg

Lots of waterfalls and hiking close by.
http://www.alleneasler.com/fallscreek5.jpg

Downtown Gville has turned into a place to be.

In Greenville, we are very proud of our Downtown and the exciting revitalization that has occurred over the past 25 years. The redevelopment has focused on a vision to have "a thriving Downtown which is recognized nationally as an example of a 'state-of-the-art' community in which to live, work, and play...which serves in itself as a national attraction." Due to the dedication of many throughout the community, Downtown is alive and flourishing as the home to offices, shops, restaurants, entertainment, and many residents.

http://www.greatergreenville.com/development/dtn_map.asp

Ronbo

May 12th, 2006, 09:32 AM

Cool, Cold, Really Cold and FREAKING Really Cold? :p

Missoula Average High Temps

January 32.1
July 84.8

Newark, Delaware

January 41.5
July 87.6

Not too different weather wise.

DTSpider

May 12th, 2006, 09:34 AM

I'll let everyone look for themselves. First a link on Wikipedia about the University of Richmond. Although located in the very north western corner of the city, it's definitely not a city campus anymore.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Richmond

Next a link about the city. Everyone has probably already heard of Richmond and there's a lot of history. So, you can read for yourself if you're interested. Lots to do and see. A great place to spend a long weekend if your team ever plays down here.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond%2C_VA

DaGriz

May 12th, 2006, 09:37 AM

DaGriz

May 12th, 2006, 09:39 AM

This thread should be a sticky. Very helpful during the playoffs when you are saying to yourself "Boone, is that in Florida or Maine?" :smiley_wi

OL FU

May 12th, 2006, 09:43 AM

MplsBison

May 12th, 2006, 09:43 AM

I had no idea that Furman and Wofford were so close.

You guys are basically halfway between Atlanta and Charlotte.

OL FU

May 12th, 2006, 09:45 AM

Is that bridge a clear bridge? I know where there is another one like that. Very cool if it is.

Not clear. But it is a (and I probably will not describe this correctly) single sided pedestrian suspension bridge to give an unobstructed view of the falls.

ButlerGSU

May 12th, 2006, 09:48 AM

We like to brag that there is something for everyone in Statesboro, and it’s true! After all, where else can you find such a wonderful blend of "city, county, country, and college" all conveniently situated in one beautiful location? We’ve got it all right here!

While you’re in Statesboro, we encourage you to sample the variety of delicious cuisines offered by local restaurants. Stay in your choice of cozy bed & breakfasts, full service hotels with all the amenities or economy lodging for large families and groups. Take time to visit our historic downtown district, or the 78 million-year-old Mosasaur skeleton on permanent display at the Georgia Southern University Museum. Experience our unique birds of prey at The Center for Wildlife Education & The Lamar Q Ball, Jr. Raptor Center. Walk the boardwalks around each natural habitat and stay for a "flighted" bird and reptile show. Just when you thought you’ve had enough, take a relaxing walk through Georgia Southern Botanical Gardens. Enjoy the trees and flowers native to Statesboro and enjoy all the many programs that the Botanical Garden has to offer!

Play a round of golf, a set of tennis or experience a world-class athletic competition at GSU and Mill Creek Regional Park year round. There are also cultural activities galore. Relax to the melodies of regular concerts by our symphony orchestra, an enrichment program providing musical, educational and dramatic performances plus an active community which hosts a wide range of special events.

The newest addition to our historic downtown is the Averitt Center for the Arts. The center was created to provide a venue for community arts activities and performances while serving as a centerpiece for a vibrant historic downtown. Another venture that will soon become a reality is the Agribusiness Center located on Highway 301 South. The planned facility will feature a Civic Center, a sheltered arena and business offices.

There really is something for everyone in Statesboro and Bulloch County. We’d like to help you enjoy each minute of your visit here. Contact the Statesboro Convention & Visitors Bureau for all the information you need including assistance with your trip, hotel reservations, meeting and event coordination or additional map information.

Statesboro’s hospitality industry has a proven record for successfully serving any group – from a small meeting to a regional convention. The Statesboro Convention & Visitors Bureau acts as the catalyst for coordination between all segments of the industry – motels, restaurants, retail businesses and meeting spaces. Statesboro’s newest and largest meeting facility is the Nessmith – Lane Continuing Education Building with conference and exhibit space on the Georgia Southern University Campus. It also includes an 850-seat Performing Arts Center. The Nessmith – Lane Continuing Education Building offers complete meeting packages including planning, staffing, instruction, registration and marketing. Statesboro’s community cooperation produces the best conference atmosphere in the state.

Easily accessible by interstate highway and air service, Statesboro offers over 900 affordable motel rooms and more than 100 restaurants. The Statesboro Convention & Visitors Bureau can assist in making any convention experience both productive and pleasurable. Services include: welcoming display and literature, spouse activities, nametags, hotel bids, publicity and specialized tours.

Participants at the first Governor’s Conference on Economic Development said, "Statesboro has the right attitude and atmosphere to serve a large group comfortably. The large meeting centers in the state are just too big to do a good job. Statesboro tries harder and produces more for the meeting planner’s dollar."

For a truly caring conference, sophistication in coordination and detail management call the Statesboro Convention & Visitors Bureau toll free at 1-800-568-3301.

http://www.visit-statesboro.com/

Pard4Life

May 12th, 2006, 09:56 AM

Easton is an old blue color town that fell into despair with the departure of the steel mills. However, the recent influx of NYC commuters and artists has led to a rebound of downtown. However, if you do go to the Easton Circle, the 'center' of Easton, although actually a quarter-mile from New Jersey and the Delaware River, it still looks like the 1960s-1970s as a result of some older buildings.

The city is 250 years old and has some really nice homes and streets off of the center circle. If you stand at the circle and look directly to the north up 3rd St., you will see Lafayette College sitting on the hilltop. To access the campus, you have to drive a quite steep College Ave. (if you have a 4cylinder import like mine, you have to get to 3000 RPM to get up the hill at an adequete speed). The hill is forested, and looks spectacular in the fall. But off to the west of the circle is the 'ghetto', although it really isn't that bad.. more of a reputation than anything really.

Attractions are an autentic canal ride, the Crayola Crayone factory, and a steam-train ride across the river with sister city Phillipsburg. You can get to Easton very easily. Interstate 78 is about 3miles south of Easton and Rt. 22 goes right through the center. To the west, 10-15 miles away is nationally renowned Bethlehem and some other universtiy that I can't remember the name of :p . Allentown is just beyond Bethlehem. Also, the Lehigh Valley, the area we are formally apart of, has an awesome international airport; no traffic, no lines, no people, and is set-up liek a major airport. Plus reasonable flights to Florida and elsewhere like Cincinnatti, Canada.

Lafayette, since it is on top of the hill, seems disconnected from the city. The adjacent neighborhood is similiarly old like the city.

http://easton-pa.com/vertical/Sites/{FA4C9CDF-8950-476B-A374-640C8515BBE0}/uploads/{EE7CAF90-DFEF-4C84-872C-07F08155A593}.JPG

Surveyor William Parsons designed the city in a grid pattern radiating from the Great Square. The original courthouse was erected in the square in 1765 and demolished in 1862, when the new, existing courthouse was built on the Seventh Street hill.

The Great Square has been the site of an outdoor Farmers Market continuously since 1791. It is also the site where Robert Levers read the Declaration of Independence to the gathered public on July 8, 1776, standing on the steps of the courthouse. The Civil War Monument that now stands on the old courthouse site, is a 75 foot tall obelisk topped by what is locally called the "The Bugler." Formally named the Soldiers' & Sailors' Monument, the obelisk was designed to honor all of the armed forces who fought in the Civil War, and was dedicated to local veterans in 1900. Each year, the monument is shrouded by a one hundred foot Peace Candle, which is ceremoniously lit the Friday evening after Thanksgiving and remains on display through January.

Pards Rule

May 12th, 2006, 10:16 AM

Pard, great synopsis. The reading of the Declaration in public for the first time took place in three cities that day: NYC, Philly & Easton. It should be pointed out that while the adjacent neighborhood "College Hill" is of older stock, it is the wealthiest area of Easton housing a lot of professors & administrators of LC.

Pards Rule

May 12th, 2006, 10:20 AM

dbackjon

May 12th, 2006, 10:35 AM

Flagstaff's combination of altitude, low humidity and terrain provide mild weather conditions and clear air throughout the year. At 7,000 feet (2,121 m) elevation, located in a refreshing and green ponderosa pine forest, Flagstaff is considered a high desert region. However, ecosystems spanning from pinon-juniper studded plateaus, high desert, green alpine forest and barren tundra can all be found within Flagstaff.

Average annual days of sunshine 288
Annual precipitation 22.80 inches
Annual snowfall 108.80 inches

Experience a different Arizona!

Cool summers, spring flowers, fall colors and great skiing. Not what you expected. Whether you're looking for an easy, two-day getaway or the vacation of a lifetime, Flagstaff will make any trip a northern Arizona adventure.

With more than two hundred restaurants, dozens of inns, plenty of affordable accommodations, unique attractions, and colorful night spots, our small-town charm will give you big-town excitement. Culture and clean air, festivals and forest paths, Flagstaff is year-round enjoyment.

Some of the most beautiful country in the Southwest surrounds you here, from lush woodlands to rugged deserts. The Grand Canyon, Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona's red rocks, Native American reservations, and a string of breathtaking national monuments are all within a short drive. At the heart of all this is Flagstaff. Its charm, character and distinctive appeal are just a few of the reasons that people rave, "they don't make towns like this anymore!"

http://www.flagstaffarizona.org/

greenG

May 12th, 2006, 10:37 AM

There's just too much going on in Williamsburg for me to synopsize. Here are the links for your reference.

From Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Williamsburg,_Virginia

From Williamsburg Area Convention and Visitors Bureau:
http://www.visitwilliamsburg.com/

Finally, from The College:
http://www.wm.edu/about/video.php
(http://www.wm.edu/about/video.php)

89Hen

May 12th, 2006, 10:42 AM

Missoula Average High Temps
January 32.1
July 84.8

Newark, Delaware
January 41.5
July 87.6

Not too different weather wise.
Interesing. However 20" of annual snowfall compared to 46" is a pretty big difference.

MplsBison

May 12th, 2006, 10:50 AM

There's also that whole "mountains" thing.

walliver

May 12th, 2006, 10:52 AM

OL FU

May 12th, 2006, 11:02 AM

http://www.cityofspartanburg.org/images/Morgan2Jan2006m.gif

Welcome to the jewel of the upstate, Spartanburg, South Carolina. Spartanburg is located in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. The mild climate, with its four distinct seasons, provides fine weather for outdoor activities year-round. The City of Spartanburg, with a population of 40,000, covers approximately 20.50 square miles. It draws on a population of nearly 750,000 within a 30-mile radius of its location.

Distances from Spartanburg to
Major U.S. Cities
Atlanta, GA.
171 miles

Charleston, SC
215 miles

Charlotte, NC
68 miles

Chicago, IL
691 miles

Miami, FL
710 miles

Myrtle Beach, SC
243 miles

Nashville, TN
350 miles

New Orleans, LA
662 miles

New York, NY
711 miles

Orlando, FL
496 miles

Washington, DC
434 miles

Los Angeles, CA
2335 miles

Spartanburg is in the same metropolitan statistical district as Greenville. Our traffic flow is bad, but not as bad as theirs.

I went to downtown Sparkle City a couple of years ago and things are starting to pick up. I wish they Marriott had been built closer to Morgan Square. That would have been a big big help.

For the rest of you, Greenville and Spartanburg have basically started to merge. Long time partnerships such as the airport and other things have helped defined the two together. Not unusual at all for outsiders to refer to the area and Greenville/Spartanburg.

chrisattsu

May 12th, 2006, 11:06 AM

San Marcos via Wikipedia

San Marcos is a city located in Texas, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 34,733. It is the county seat of Hays CountyGR6. Texas State University-San Marcos (formerly Southwest Texas State University) is located in the city.

San Marcos is the only habitat for the endangered Texas blind salamander (Eurycea rathbuni). The Aquarena Springs ecological education center is located in San Marcos.

History
A small group of Mexican families settled in the area where the El Camino Real crossed the San Marcos River in April, 1808 calling their settlement Villa de San Marcos de Neve. The settlers were plagued by floods and Indian raids and the settlement was abandoned in 1812.

In November, 1846 the first Anglos settled in the vicinity of the San Marcos Springs. The Texas Legislature organized Hays County on March 1, 1848, and designated San Marcos as the county seat. In 1851 the town center was laid out. The town became a center for ginning and milling local agricultural products.

In the decade following the arrival of the International-Great Northern Railroad in 1881, cattle and cotton provided the basis for the growth of San Marcos as a center for commerce and transportation.

In 1899, Southwest Texas State Normal School was established as a teacher's college to meet demand for public school teachers in Texas. It has since changed its name several times, and is now Texas State University-San Marcos.

In the 1960s, with the emergence of Aquarena Springs and Wonder World as attractions, the tourist industry became a growing part of the economy.

The expansion of Southwest Texas State University and establishment of the Gary Job Corps Training Center in 1965 made education the single largest employer in the city.

Geography
San Marcos is located in an area locally referred to as Central Texas. Interstate 35 is the main highway through the town and the springfed San Marcos River is a notable water feature. The city is also situated on the Balcones Fault. The eastern part of the city is flat while the western part consists of rolling hills.

MY THOUGHTS ON THE TOWN-
San Marcos is a medium sized town on the I-35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio. It's location is perfect because you can be in Austin in 20 minutes or in San Antonio in 35 minutes. If you don't feel like leaving town the San Marcos River flows right through the campus. Students and Locals frequent the river and tube it from March to October.

San Marcos has all the types of restaurants that you would anywhere else in Texas (BBQ, Tex-Mex, Dairy Queen), but it also has a couple of Vegitarian places (something that didn't exist with 70 miles of my home town before coming off to college).

paytonlives

May 12th, 2006, 11:08 AM

Welcome to Bozeman Montana!!!!

http://static.flickr.com/31/43119462_37122142e6.jpg

Pard4Life

May 12th, 2006, 11:13 AM

I also was there to witness the dark days and the beginning of the transformation which I tie to spring of 1983. That was soon after the completion of I-78 around the Berkeley Heights area which gave a nice tie into NYC and Newark Airport. In 1983, downtown townhouses sold for about $40K, now I understand like $400K or higher!

Crikey.. if I knew what money was back then maybe I should have invested. I guess you could say 78 saved Easton. At the same time, 1985, they eliminated passenger service from Easton/Pburg to I think Jersey City or Hoboken/Newark. There is some talk that they will be extending NJ Transit to Pburg or Easton once more. I think it is an outstanding idea. They are going to be reinstituting passenger rail service to Scranton via Blairstown and Stroudsburg to NYC. Ironic that the they tore out the rails and they need to replant them, isn't it?

But bringing rail service back to Easton would be also a major addition. You could then build a case for totally rehabing the area from the rail line all the way to the center circle. I think Easton could achieve the goal of looking like Spartansburg, SC.. the pictures the Furman folks have posted.

Also, the next area to see change of course is 3rd St. Once Lafayette gets rid of those eye sores, it's going to make the area pretty vibrant. That... and those proposed town homes on the Bushkill next to 22.

XavJock

May 12th, 2006, 11:16 AM

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/15/SpartanburgDowntown.jpghere is a better pic of Downtown Spartanburg

chrisattsu

May 12th, 2006, 11:20 AM

As for Stephenville, Texas (Home of Tarleton State University)

Wikipedia says-
Stephenville, a city founded in the 1860s, is located in Erath County, Texas, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 14,921. It is the county seat of Erath County and home to Tarleton State University.

In August of 1974, Stephenville garnered nationwide headlines when three inmates who had escaped from a state prison in Colorado killed five people and raped two women in the town; one of the escapees were subsequently shot to death by a combined force of local sheriff's deputies and Texas Rangers.

Stephenville is also the hometown of three of the five members of the Alternative Metal group Submersed. It was also the boyhood home of famed musicians Lee Roy and Rob Parnell.

It was the birthplace of the 1930s bandleader Milton Brown and famed heart surgeon, Dr. Bud Fraiser. It is also the home of Ty Murray.

Stephenville has a relatively quirky landmark installed on the town square: a large plastic cow baring the name "Moola". The cow is in honor of the beef and dairy industries, both of which are prominent segments of the Stephenville and Erath County economy.

WHAT I SAY-
I have a love hate relationship with Tarleton State. I loved the school, hated the town. Stephenville is a dry county which means you have to drive 22miles to the beerstore (we do have bars that require memberships in order to drink). It is part of the Dairy Capitol of Texas (3 counties) which produces 75% of the state's dairy products. Stephenville is very rural and conservative. Outside of the campus liberalism and anything non-christian is not accepted. They pride themselves in their rodeo tradition and were the self-proclaimed "Cowboy Capitol of the World" until another town (Bandera, Texas) tradmarked it. If you want to listen to anything but country music you have to drive 70 miles to Fort Worth, this is slowly changing with the new student run radio station. It gives a voice to those who felt lost amongst all of the country-ness of Stephenville.

MSUBear42

May 12th, 2006, 11:24 AM

Springfield, Missouri
Home of THE Missouri State University

Population: 267,000. Metro Area: 395,000.

Famous residents:
Politics

* John Ashcroft, former U.S. Attorney General
* Matt Blunt, Governor of Missouri
* Roy Blunt, U.S. House Majority Whip

Arts, Literature, Humanities and Entertainment

* Bob Barker, TV game show host
* Aaron Buerge, "The Bachelor" in 2002
* Richard Christy, comedian and musician
* Kim Crosby, Broadway performer
* John Goodman, Actor
* Lucas Grabeel, Actor
* Tess Harper, Actress
* Don Johnson, Actor
* Jay Kenneth Johnson, Actor
* Robin Luke, musician
* Brad Pitt, Actor
* Jake Simpson, "Star Search" winner and Branson performer
* Kathleen Turner, Actress
* Robert Westenberg, Broadway Performer

Sports

* Lori Endicott, Olympic volleyball player
* Jason Pyrah, Olympic runner
* Payne Stewart, professional golfer

Business

* John Q. Hammons, Hammons Hotels founder
* Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops founder

Other

* Janet Kavandi, astronaut
* Kristi Capel, Miss Missouri USA 2006

Founded: 1829.

1861: Battle of Wilson's Creek fought.

1863: Civil War battle downtown.

Skip a few years...
1947: Red's Giant Hamburgs, world's first drive-thru restaurant, is opened.

2005: Southwest Missouri State University becomes Missouri State University.

The city was named for Springfield, Massachusetts. One story is a man from the city, James Wilson, offered everyone free whiskey who would vote for naming it after his home town of Springfield, Massachusetts.

Springfield has the nickname of "The Queen City of the Ozarks."

It is also known as "The Birthplace of Route 66."

Also known for: :doh:

Sister cities:
* Tlaquepaque in Mexico
* Isesaki in Japan

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/69/MOMap-doton-Springfield.png

http://www.springfieldchamber.com/graphics/main/header.jpg

McTailGator

May 12th, 2006, 11:38 AM

Everyone has read about the schools and the stadiums. How about your community. Give us some insight into the community.

Good Thread.

Lake Charles, Louisiana
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This article is about the City of Lake Charles, La. For the lake after which this city was named.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/08/DowntownLC.jpg/350px-DowntownLC.jpg
Lake Charles skyline from an I-10 beach on the opposite side of Lake Charles (the lake). A casino riverboat, Harrah's Pride of Lake Charles, appears to the left.

Lake Charles is the fifth largest city in the US state of Louisiana. It is the parish seat of Calcasieu Parish and is the urban center of the southwest region of the state. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 71,757. But the city's Suburbs consist of:

Moss Bluff - a suburb of about 12,000 to the north from the inner-city via U.S. Highway 171; Sulphur - a suburb of about 23,000 to the west from the inner-city via I-10 or U.S. Highway 90; Westlake - a suburb of about 5,000 to the west of downtown just past the Isle of Capri Casino of Lake Charles. Plus another 12,000 residents live in South Lake Charles just outside the city limits and are not included in the city's population total. this brings the total metropolitan area of Lake Charles to approximately 123,000.

Lake Charles is known as the Festival Capital of Louisiana with over 75 festivals held annually in the Lake Charles area. The city is a major petrochemical refining center, gaming center with three riverboat casinos, and home to McNeese State University.

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The boardwalk on Lake Charles.

History:

While several Indian tribes are known to have lived in the area of modern Lake Charles, the first European people, of French, Spanish, English, and Dutch descent, arrived in the 1760s. At the time, the area was covered with dense pine and baldcypress forests. Oral tradition holds that Jean Lafitte frequented Contraband Bayou and the lake before and after the War of 1812.

The Rio Hondo, which flowed through Lake Charles, was later called Quelqueshue, an Indian term meaning "Crying Eagle", and still later, Calcasieu. On March 7, 1861, Lake Charles was incorporated as the town of Charleston, Louisiana.

Jacob Ryan convinced the state government to move the parish seat to Lake Charles from its former location at Marion, which was about 8 miles upriver. Later that year, Ryan and Samuel Kirby transferred the parish courthouse and jail by barge to Lake Charles, which was at that time still called Charleston. Six years after the city was incorporated, dissatisfaction over the name Charleston arose. On March 16, 1867, Charleston, Louisiana, was incorporated into the town of Lake Charles. Jacob Ryan's son would later die at the Alamo.

By the time of the U.S. Civil War, many English and northeastern Americans, along with a large influx of continental Europeans and Jewish people, had come to settle the area. Attitudes toward slavery in Lake Charles were mixed, and was secondary to business interests. Less than 5% of the population were slaves. The citizenry did finally become involved in the war, and young men of local families went to serve the Confederacy.

After World War II Lake Charles experienced industrial growth with the onset of the petrochemical refining industries. The city grew to a height of 80,000 people in the early 1980s, but with economic recession, the population declined. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 71,757.

Geography
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The city is located on the banks of the Calcasieu River in southwestern Louisiana, and borders both Lake Charles and Prien Lake. It is a port on a deepwater channel to the Gulf of Mexico, and was first settled in 1852.

Note: Since Hurricane Katrina city officials estimate that the population has grown 10-15%, which would bring the population to approximately 80,000.

Education

Education is vital for the city. The public elementary schools are some of the best in the state of Louisiana. Lake Charles is home to McNeese State University, a public university in the Louisiana System. McNeese offers good courses in education and biology. Over 8,000 students attend the university. The motto is "Excellence, with a Personal Touch".

Transportation

The city is located on Interstate 10, with Interstate 210 serving most of the city toward the south. Interstate 210 is a loop that provides interstate highway access across the mid-section of the city. U.S. Highway 90 and U.S. Highway 171 are other major roads connecting Lake Charles to nearby cities. The main commercial road through the city is Ryan Street, which leads to downtown.

Airport service is provided by the Lake Charles Regional Airport, located south of the city and is serviced with 6 daily flights to Houston by Contental Airlines. Also Chennault International Airport, while a fully operational airport, is an industrial center and provides no commercial air services. This latter airport is named for Maj. Gen. Claire Chennault, the aviator famous for commanding the Flying Tigers fighter group during World War II. CIA has a runway in excess of 10,000 feet long and is 300 feet wide.

The Port of Lake Charles is the sixteenth largest seaport in the United States, 4th largest liner service seaport in the U.S. Gulf and a major West Gulf container load center with the Calcasieu Ship Channel providing direct access to the Gulf of Mexico, 34 miles downstream from the city docks. The ship channel intersects the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway just north of Calcasieu Lake. The Ship Channel has a project depth of 40 feet and a bottom width of 400 feet.

Industry

Many area residents are employed by the petro-chemical refineries just west of the city across the lake.

The Trunkline LNG terminal immediately to the Southwest of Lake Charles is the larges LNG terminal in the United States. It has facilities for LNG receipt, storage and regassification.

Manufactoring has been trying to get a foothold in the area for some time now in order to diversify the economic base of the city. Chennault Airport plays host to the EADS Airoframe services, which service airplanes. Boeing also has an operation at Chennault.

Hurricane Rita
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The Destructive force of Hurricane Rita.

Looking down the remains of the lakefront boardwalk toward the damaged Harrah's Lake Charles Casino property.

Lake Charles suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Rita, which struck the town early September 24, 2005. On September 22, Mayor Randy Roach ordered a mandatory evacuation of Lake Charles, and approximately 90% of the residents evacuated prior to the storm. Evacuees were asked not to return for 48 hours, due to the wind damage and flooding. There was extensive damage to the city's electrical grid as some areas took as long as three weeks to restore power. Many apartment residents had to be evicted because of the mold caused by the hurricane.

Downtown Development

As part of the city's recovery from Hurricane Rita, city officials plan on reworking the entire downtown area to make it a more pedestrian-friendly area, and to make it more asthetically pleasing. Charrettes were presented showing concepts and ideas that showed the possibilities that downtown Lake Charles could have and develop in the next few years. Of primary concern was quality and affordable housing to help revitalize the area, and at the same time provide more housing for the housing shortage in the last few years. Many citizens showed enthusiasm and great interest in the idea of making downtown truly unique and worthy for the City.

Contraband Days

Contraband Days is a 12-day festival/carnival extravaganza filled with savory cajun food, family fun and festivities, and is attended by over 200,000 people annually. It is one of the largest celebrations in Louisiana, second only to Mardi Gras.

Taking place during the first two weeks in May, Contraband Days is the city's official celebration of the legend of the pirate Jean Lafitte. History notes that Lafitte and his band of pirates once sailed the area's waterways and are said to have buried Lafitte's Contraband treasure somewhere in the vicinity of the lake.

The Contraband Days festivities kicks off every year with a pirate ship bombardment to "take control of the city" at the seawall of the Lake Charles Civic Center. A gang of rowdy and unruly buccaneers led by an actor playing Jean Lafitte himself overruns the blazing cannons of the local militia. They then raise their "Jolly Roger" flag, capture the Mayor, and force him - with swords drawn - to walk the plank into the swirling waters of the lake.

Thus begins the two-weeks of pageantry and festivities, which include:

A gigantic evening parade
Fireworks shows
Carnival midway
Entertainment on three stages
Sailing regatta
Savory Cajun cuisine
Contests
Beach games
Thrill attractions
Many fun-packed competitions, including bed races, bathtub races, and crawfish races
Nationally sanctioned speedboat races

The area is served by a total of 9 Local Radio Stations as well as KPLC TV, Channel 7, a NBC afilliate. KVHP TV, Channel 29, a Fox afilliate. The city is also served by KATC TV, Channel 3 (ABC) and KLFY TV, Channel 10 (CBS), all located in nearby Lafayette. It is also home to the American Press newspaper.

FargoBison

May 12th, 2006, 12:08 PM

Fargo/Moorhead

http://www.fargomoorhead.org/images/sectionimg_fm.jpg
Fargo-Moorhead boasts of a future bright with expansion, engaging cultural diversity, and a quick start into the 21st century. The Fargo-Moorhead area is the largest metropolitan area between Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota and Spokane, Washington. In the past few years, several magazines have proclaimed Fargo-Moorhead as one of the most stress free metropolitan areas in America. "Quality of Life" is one of the most often-repeated phrases that people use when describing Fargo-Moorhead. The air and water are clean, the economy is very active, the crime and unemployment rates are some of the lowest in the nation and the people are some of the most friendly. Fargo-Moorhead is a bustling and active metropolitan area set in the midst of rich and fertile farmland.

Contrary to popular belief, Fargo offers a rather extensive lineup of cultural offerings. This is due, in part, to the presence of three universities in the metropolitan area.

The Plains Art Museum is the largest museum of art in the state. It is located in downtown Fargo and features regional and national exhibits. It also houses a large permanent collection of art. The Fargo Theatre is a restored 1937 Art Deco movie house that features first-run movies, film festivals, and other community events. The Fargodome routinely host concerts, Broadway musicals, dance performances, sporting events, as well as fairs and other gatherings.

Recreation
The Fargo Park District operates many neighborhood parks throughout the city. The Park District also has several golf courses including Edgewood Golf Course (18-hole), Fargo Country Club (18-hole) Rose Creek Golf Course (18-hole), El Zagal (9-hole), Prairiewood Golf Course (9-hole), and the new Osgood Golf Course (9-hole). Moorhead also offers Village Green Golf Course (18-hole), Meadows Golf Course (18-hole), and Moorhead Country Club (18-hole).
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Edgewood golf course in North Fargo

Sites of interest
Arenas and auditoriums
Fargodome - (1800 North University Drive) An indoor arena located on the NDSU campus. It plays host to all NDSU home football games and is also used for concerts and trade shows.
Reineke Fine Arts Center - (12th Avenue North and Bolley Drive) Located on the NDSU campus. The University uses the center for concerts, theatrical presentations, and other events.
Fargo Civic Center - (207 4th Street North) An indoor arena used to host trade shows, sporting events, meetings, community events, concerts, and disaster relief.
Coliseum - (807 17th Avenue North) A multi-purpose ice facility used for the Fargo high schools in addition to figure skating and hockey play.
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Picture of the FargoDome home of Bison football and many other events.

Museums
Bonanzaville, USA - (1351 Main Avenue, West Fargo) A "village" made up of many historic buildings from the region. Includes a church, school building, and log cabins. It is named after the historic bonanza farms of the area. Open May-October.
The Children's Museum at Yunker Farm - (1201 28th Avenue North) Provides many exhibits and "hands-on" participation for children. Open year-round.
Fargo Air Museum - (1609 19th Avenue North) Features aircraft from World War II and beyond. Also hosts traveling exhibits.
Plains Art Museum - (704 1st Avenue North) A large art museum located in a historic downtown building. Features regional and national exhibits.
Roger Maris Museum - (West Acres Shopping Center) A small museum located in a wing of the mall. Features memorabilia and a video presentation about the New York Yankees player who lived in Fargo for a portion of his life.
Hjemkomst Center-Located in downtown Moorhead right on the banks of the Red River the Hjemkomst Center feature a large replica of a Viking Ship and many other regional and national exhibits.
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Picture of Roger Maris Museum at West Acres Mall.

Theaters
Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre - (333 4th Street South) FMCT presents comedies, dramas, youth shows, and musicals in a theatre located in Island Park south of downtown.
Fargo Theatre - (314 Broadway) A 1937 Art Deco movie theatre. Presents films (classic and current), live productions, and other events.
Main Avenue Theatre - (716 Main Avenue) Hosts live productions by local independent theater companies Theatre B and the Tin Roof Theatre Company and other events.
Trollwood Performing Arts School - (Trollwood Park) Trollwood Performing Arts School (TPAS) is a summer theatre program for students of all ages. TPAS presents many different forms of performing arts every summer, the most prominent being the mainstage musical. All performances produced by TPAS are done entirely by the students, 18 and under.

Misc. attractions
Newman Outdoor Field - (1515 15th Avenue North) Home of the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (an independent professional baseball team that is part of the Northern League).
North Dakota Horse Park - (5100 19th Avenue North) Features live racing and betting.
Red River Zoo - (4220 21st Avenue Southwest) A 30-acre zoo that features 80 species of animals. Also includes a restored 1928 carousel.
Fargo Outdoor Skate Park - (4th Street) Outdoor skate park located at the Dike West.
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Picture of Newman Outdoor Feild home of the Bison baseball and the Redhawks.

ucdtim17

May 12th, 2006, 12:10 PM

Welcome to Bozeman Montana!!!!

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looks more like davis to me

MplsBison

May 12th, 2006, 12:13 PM

Suprised the Hjemkomst Center (the tent thing in the first picture) isn't listed under museums or sites of interest.

Ronbo

May 12th, 2006, 12:14 PM

Some photos from Missoula.

http://www.umt.edu/images/photolib/263_photo.jpg

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carney2

May 12th, 2006, 12:36 PM

Thanks for the great write-up on Easton, P4L. It sounds like a great place; a place that is unknown to me. I will make a point of going there someday.

DuckDuckGriz

May 12th, 2006, 12:44 PM

Springfield, Missouri
Home of THE Missouri State University

Also known for: :doh:

http://www.springfieldchamber.com/graphics/main/header.jpg

Matt Groening, the creator of the Simpsons, grew up in Eugene, Oregon. From Groening's childhood perspective, Springfield, Oregon was "the next town over". Groening also lived in Portland, Oregon. The show contains several references to features in Portland - Terwilliger Street (Robert Underdunk Terwilliger a.k.a. Sideshow Bob), Lovejoy Street and Park (Reverend Timothy Lovejoy is the pastor of the Simpsons' church; Asa Lovejoy was a partner in the 1843 land grant that became Portland, Oregon), and Northeast Flanders St. where the signs say "NE Flanders St." Some people have vandalized them to say "NED Flanders St." Ned Flanders.

Many fans of The Simpsons believe Springfield, Oregon to be the Springfield of the show. This holds some merit considering the time show creator Matt Groening spent in the area growing up and other evidence. For instance, a popular park bears a striking resemblance to the fictional Springfield's town square. Also, Springfield, Oregon has a blue collar industrial nature with several paper plants (thus the smell). This complements the adjacent "higher-brow" university town of Eugene, Oregon as the real Shelbyville.

On the University of Oregon campus in Eugene, "Pioneer Statue" was created by sculptor Alexander Proctor in 1919, and is located between Fenton and Friendly hall. It is rumored to have inspired the fictional statue of pioneer Jebediah Springfield in the television show The Simpsons.

For example also Principal Skinner is named after Eugene's Skinner Butte (a butte near the city)

Here's a few links. This is an argument that will always go on. Sorry to break topic everyone
http://www.peak.sfu.ca/the-peak/2001-1/issue3/fe-springfield.html
Also alot of the names on the show come from places in Portland/Springfield/Eugene.
http://www.answers.com/topic/list-of-characters-from-the-simpsons

89Hen

May 12th, 2006, 01:13 PM

Newark, DE is very much a quaint, college town that looks like many of the small college towns of the Northeast. It has a long history dating back to 1694 and UD traces its roots back to 1743 and the Newark Academy (at least that's the date on my UD wristwatch).

There used to be basically two employers in Newark, one was the University of Delaware, the other was Chrysler who has assembly plant across the street from Delaware Stadium.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Newark,+DE&t=k&om=0&ll=39.66313,-75.755668&spn=0.008986,0.033302

MBNA who's HQ is in Wilmington has a huge presence in Newark. W.L. Gore & Associates, the inventors and producers of the Gore-Tex material, has their HQ in Newark. Still, most of the town revolves around UD.

A couple of don't miss nightspots if you come to a Hen game...

The Deer Park Tavern (est.1851)
http://www.deerparktavern.com/images/dp_big.jpg

Klondike Kate's (buidling dates to 1757)
http://www.klondikekates.com/images/katesmodern.jpg

Pard4Life

May 12th, 2006, 01:39 PM

Here are some more Easton pictures...

http://easton-pa.com/vertical/Sites/{FA4C9CDF-8950-476B-A374-640C8515BBE0}/uploads/{6BD610BF-AA4C-4915-8776-5BD3263BC9E5}.JPG

On the northeast corner of Northampton and Second Streets is the Bachmann Tavern, the oldest building remaining in the city. The land deed was secured for the city from the Penns on November 17, 1754 by John Bachmann, its builder. The building served as a tavern and long time residence of George Taylor, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The tavern was visited by George Washington and Ben Franklin. It was, like many taverns, a social center of colonial times, and often served as a courtroom until the original courthouse was completed in 1765.

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The next stop on our virtual tour takes you down Larry Holmes Drive, appropriately named in 1983 for World Heavyweight Boxing Champ from 1978 to 1985, Larry Holmes. He was undefeated for a record 13 years. Larry calls Easton home, having lived here since age 5. At age 13, he quit school to help support his family and worked as a shoe shine boy, learning to box at the local gym. At age 23, Holmes beat Rodell Dupree in his first professional bout. He is ranked as one of the top ten heavyweights in the world, with an incredible record of 68-5, including 41 knockouts.

Larry Holmes today is a successful entrepreneur with various real estate holdings, including the L & D Plazas where a vast array of the champ's memorabilia is on display.

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The First United Church of Christ, at North Third and Church Streets, was built in 1775. The brick portions were designed by Thomas Walter, architect of the dome of the United States Capital. During the Revolutionary war, this church served as a hospital and was visited by George Washington. It was also the site of the Indian Treaty Conference of 1777. The church has a Star of David in honor of Meyer Hart, Easton’s first Jewish citizen and a contributor to the original church building fund. The church archives include a hand illustrated Schlatter Bible printed in Switzerland in 1747, and the pewter communion set from 1746. The church congregation's office building, on Church and Sitgreaves Streets, dates from 1778, and was originally Easton’s second school building.

And to check out some awesome seasonal panoramas of Easton and College Hill at the bottom of the page...

http://www.collegehillna.org/

DaGriz

May 12th, 2006, 01:43 PM

Welcome to Bozeman Montana!!!!

http://static.flickr.com/31/43119462_37122142e6.jpg

This is supposed to be a thread about the town, not a picture of the cheerleaders. Please stay on topic.

Pard4Life

May 12th, 2006, 01:44 PM

Here are some more Easton pictures...

http://easton-pa.com/vertical/Sites/{FA4C9CDF-8950-476B-A374-640C8515BBE0}/uploads/{6BD610BF-AA4C-4915-8776-5BD3263BC9E5}.JPG

On the northeast corner of Northampton and Second Streets is the Bachmann Tavern, the oldest building remaining in the city. The land deed was secured for the city from the Penns on November 17, 1754 by John Bachmann, its builder. The building served as a tavern and long time residence of George Taylor, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The tavern was visited by George Washington and Ben Franklin. It was, like many taverns, a social center of colonial times, and often served as a courtroom until the original courthouse was completed in 1765.

http://easton-pa.com/vertical/Sites/{FA4C9CDF-8950-476B-A374-640C8515BBE0}/uploads/{C7616A59-0DCF-476F-AAE5-1C218F275651}.JPG

The next stop on our virtual tour takes you down Larry Holmes Drive, appropriately named in 1983 for World Heavyweight Boxing Champ from 1978 to 1985, Larry Holmes. He was undefeated for a record 13 years. Larry calls Easton home, having lived here since age 5. At age 13, he quit school to help support his family and worked as a shoe shine boy, learning to box at the local gym. At age 23, Holmes beat Rodell Dupree in his first professional bout. He is ranked as one of the top ten heavyweights in the world, with an incredible record of 68-5, including 41 knockouts.

Larry Holmes today is a successful entrepreneur with various real estate holdings, including the L & D Plazas where a vast array of the champ's memorabilia is on display.

http://easton-pa.com/vertical/Sites/{FA4C9CDF-8950-476B-A374-640C8515BBE0}/uploads/{12EF4A7C-CBB6-48FF-B8E0-8AD3C49CF5D0}.JPG

The First United Church of Christ, at North Third and Church Streets, was built in 1775. The brick portions were designed by Thomas Walter, architect of the dome of the United States Capital. During the Revolutionary war, this church served as a hospital and was visited by George Washington. It was also the site of the Indian Treaty Conference of 1777. The church has a Star of David in honor of Meyer Hart, Easton’s first Jewish citizen and a contributor to the original church building fund. The church archives include a hand illustrated Schlatter Bible printed in Switzerland in 1747, and the pewter communion set from 1746. The church congregation's office building, on Church and Sitgreaves Streets, dates from 1778, and was originally Easton’s second school building.

View of the Circle from Crayola...
http://blog.hiwired.com/archives/Civil%20War%20memorial%20fountain%20in%20Easton%20 PA.jpg

And here is Crayola...
http://www.math.sunysb.edu/~mchance/pictures/crayola.jpg

And to check out some awesome seasonal panoramas of Easton and College Hill at the bottom of the page...

http://www.collegehillna.org/

LeopardFan04

May 12th, 2006, 02:09 PM

good work P4L!!!

TXST_THEONE

May 12th, 2006, 02:11 PM

TEXAS STATE and San Marcos, Texas
http://www.carldealphotography.com/SanMarcos/index_5.htm#62
http://www.carldealphotography.com/SanMarcos/images/16420012.jpgTake a look at TXST
http://www.carldealphotography.com/SanMarcos/images/16420015.jpg

henfan

May 12th, 2006, 02:37 PM

Matt Groening, the creator of the Simpsons, grew up in Eugene, Oregon. From Groening's childhood perspective, Springfield, Oregon was "the next town over".

Great stuff. So then was the City of Eugene named for Eugene Shelby (i.e.- Shelbyville), inventor of the screen door? Groening's a Shelbyvillan.:eek:

BTW, the only thing worth visiting here in Delaware is our screen door factory... at least according to the Simpsons.

BlackSaturday

May 12th, 2006, 03:17 PM

Some shots from NC High Country:

http://www.boonechamber.com/autoimage/pj8VDvS.jpg

The Viaduct
http://www.boonechamber.com/autoimage/p8kESnx.jpg

Grandfather Mountain
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Coastal89

May 12th, 2006, 04:13 PM

Myrtle Beach and the surrounding area, all together know as The Grand Strand.

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Brookgreen Gardens
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http://http://static.flickr.com/21/34654168_aef24e6c58_t.jpg
This week
http://www.thunderroadsmagazine.com/pics/newmyrtle/images/Fall%20Myrtle%20Beach%202004%20086.jpg
http://www.thunderroadsmagazine.com/pics/newmyrtle/images/Fall%20Myrtle%20Beach%202004%20101.jpg

We have a local population of around 50,000 but this week is Harley week so we'll have close to 600,000 in town.

CatFan22

May 12th, 2006, 04:25 PM

A real picture of Bozeman and the campus:

http://www.montana.edu/images/msu-view.gif

DaGriz

May 12th, 2006, 05:00 PM

A rel picture of Bozeman and the campus:

http://www.montana.edu/images/msu-view.gif

:D :smiley_wi

DFW HOYA

May 12th, 2006, 05:40 PM

The Nation's Capital.
Stop by for a visit... better yet, schedule a non-conference game there!

tarmac

May 12th, 2006, 05:53 PM

web cam for Boone, NC

http://raysweather.com/mountainplacesbig.php

Go...gate

May 12th, 2006, 06:13 PM

Hamilton, NY (named for Alexander Hamilton) is a village of 2,500 located in Madison County in Central New York, approximately 35 miles west of Syracuse, NY. Situated in the Chenango Valley, it is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland which are especially beautiful in the Summer and Fall. The town owes much of its history to Colgate University, the College which was originally founded in 1819 as a Baptist Seminary by "13 men, with 13 dollars and 13 prayers").

The village is quite picturesque, being anchored by a village green which has been the site of farmer's markets for well over two centuries. The green is itself surrounded by the Colgate Inn (which used to be well-known for a wonderful Sunday brunch), and within a block of the green are many beautifully restored 18th and 19th century Victorian and Federal - style homes. The main street running through Hamilton is called Broad Street (NYS Route 12B) which passes by the University and its "fraternity row". Traveling southbound on Route 12B takes the tourist to Lake Moraine, a small but pretty body of water.

P.S. I don't think Mark Whipple would be so generous in his depiction of Colgate!

elkmcc

May 12th, 2006, 06:15 PM

Cool, Cold, Really Cold and FREAKING Really Cold? :p

LOL! You must have visited Missoula on that special day in late November 1993. The Delaware/Griz playoff game that day was the coldest game I can remember being played in Wa/Griz. Single digit temps with a good stiff Hellgate wind. Yea, now that is playoff football. The reality however, is that Missoula has a very mild climate, for Montana that is. ;)

BigDukeDawg

May 12th, 2006, 06:42 PM

Harrisonburg, VA.... home of the 2005 National Champion Dukes.... Im pretty sure the only school in the state that has won a football national championship at any level... what can i say? The city hates the school and most of the students, i know this being a student and someone who works in the city... most people around here have a hard-on for virginia tech because of their whole agriculture program... but as far as 1A schools go VT & UVA can get teabagged by me... gorgeous city to live in, hopefully JMU can find some better school/city relations... not much else to say

89Hen

May 12th, 2006, 06:50 PM

Harrisonburg, VA.... home of the 2005 National Champion Dukes....
What sport did you win last year? Time flies don't it?

SunCoastBlueHen

May 12th, 2006, 07:09 PM

Great pictures, everyone! Our schools really provide us with diverse examples of the natural beauty in our country. :nod:

Mountain Panther

May 12th, 2006, 08:35 PM

I want pics of Cal Poly and the surrounding area! I heard it's awesome.

The best I-AA town I've ever been in is Flagstaff.

igo4uni

May 12th, 2006, 09:20 PM

This is all I could find on Cedar Falls:

http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9iby4VKQmVExMYApQajzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTA4NDgyNWN 0BHNlYwNwcm9m/SIG=125argacf/EXP=1147573194/**http%3a//pages.cfu.net/%7ebhrcp/images/unidome6.jpg

JMU1992

May 13th, 2006, 02:16 AM

I think Big DukeDawg is selling Harrisonburg a little short. It really is a beautiful place. True that the relationship between the school and the town is not that tight, which I never really have understood.

JMU1992

May 13th, 2006, 02:20 AM

True that the relationship between Harrisonburg and JMU is not the best, which I have never really understood. But it is a beautiful place.

blur2005

May 13th, 2006, 02:45 AM

Having lived in Harrisonburg my entire life, I can say that over the course of my lifetime Harrisonburg has gone from an intensely agricultural community to the main commerical center for about a hundred-square mile area. In that time JMU has doubled in size, as has the city itself. I somewhat disagree with the previous posters on the state of the university-city relationship, as certainly not everyone hates on JMU. There is a vocal section of the community, however, that does, but don't take that as a majority. Without JMU, Harrisonburg could not be the city it is now.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/98/VAMap-doton-Harrisonburg.PNG

Some information from Wikipedia, the rest can be found at Harrisonburg, VA (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrisonburg%2C_VA):

Harrisonburg is an independent city within the confines of Rockingham County in the U.S. state of Virginia that was founded in 1737. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 40,468 in an area of 17.6 mi². Harrisonburg is located in the Shenandoah Valley and is home to James Madison University and Eastern Mennonite University. It is the county seat of Rockingham County.

As of the census of 2000, there were 40,468 people, 13,133 households, and 6,448 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 84.84% White, 5.92% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 3.11% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 3.35% from other races, and 2.57% from two or more races. 8.85% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Serving about 4,000 students (K-12,) Harrisonburg City Public Schools is comprised of 4 elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school (go Blue Streaks!). All schools are accredited by the Virginia Department of Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

In addition, Eastern Mennonite High School, a private school, serves grades K-12 with an enrollment of about 325 students.

City of Harrisonburg (http://www.ci.harrisonburg.va.us/)
Daily News Record (http://www.dnronline.com/)

Some photos of Harrisonburg:

Rockingham County Courthouse in downtown Harrisonburg
http://www.simply-shenandoah.com/rockinghamcourthouse.jpg

Slightly dated aerial shot of Harrisonburg, as you can see some construction in the distance that has long since been completed
http://edtech.jmu.edu/bis/newsletter/Spring04/First%202.jpg

Just something else I found
http://www.harrisonburg.org/harrisonburg.jpg

some shots of JMU

The center of JMU's campus, Wilson Hall
http://www.le.ac.uk/hi/centres/amstudies/images/CNV00012.jpg

The fairly new College of Integrated Science and Technology campus of JMU (this is an older shot)
http://www.cagley.com/photos/education/JamesMadisonUniversity.jpg

catamount man

May 13th, 2006, 07:51 AM

from Wikipedia:

Cullowhee is a census-designated place and unincorporated community located in Jackson County, North Carolina. Cullowhee is best known for being the home of Western Carolina University (WCU). As of the 2000 census, the community had a total population of 3,579.

Cullowhee is located at 35°18'35" North, 83°11'1" West (35.309704, -83.183726)GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 9.4 km² (3.6 mi²). 9.4 km² (3.6 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 3,579 people, 716 households, and 272 families residing in the community. The population density was 379.6/km² (983.1/mi²). There were 823 housing units at an average density of 87.3/km² (226.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the community was 88.91% White, 7.24% African American, 0.95% Native American, 1.34% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. 1.31% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 716 households out of which 17.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 28.1% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 61.9% were non-families. 35.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.72.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 5.9% under the age of 18, 72.8% from 18 to 24, 11.0% from 25 to 44, 7.0% from 45 to 64, and 3.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 21 years. For every 100 females there were 85.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.4 males.

Located in a thermal valley, Cullowhee enjoys typically a rather mild winter season. In the summer, temperatures can reach up into the mid 90s on average.

Other links to WCU, Cullowhee and surrounding Jackson County area.

http://www.cullowhee.net/ (has the WCU webcam which shows the Alumni Tower on campus)

http://www.soulinfusion.com/

http://www.cherokee-nc.com/

http://www.gsmr.com/

http://www.visitdillsboro.org/

http://www.townofsylva.org/

http://www.highlandsinfo.com/

Enjoy! GO CATAMOUNTS!!!

MplsBison

May 13th, 2006, 11:04 AM

A real picture of Bozeman and the campus:

http://www.montana.edu/images/msu-view.gif

What's the deal with the "M" on the mountain?

Who put it up there? etc.

CatFan22

May 13th, 2006, 12:57 PM

What's the deal with the "M" on the mountain?

Who put it up there? etc.

The 'M' on the mountain was originated by a senior class back when MSU was Montana State College. The 'M' is re-painted every year and has become a symbol of Bozeman and the Gallatin Valley and the 'M' is also translated onto our football helmets as well. It basically represents the history of the school and the state of Montana.

aggie6thman

May 13th, 2006, 01:19 PM

Davis, Ca.
Population: 64,401

We are about 2 hours or less away from every type of climate in the state of California, which is everything in the world except for tropical rainforest and tundra. Davis is located about 10 minutes west of Sacramento and about an hour northeast of the Bay Area. It is one of the best "small town" college atmospheres in my opinion. We are also known for the thousands of bicycles that roam the streets and campus on a daily basis. I believe I heard something to the extent of there are more bikes per capita in Davis than anywhere else in the United States. The campus has just about 6,000 acres, most of it ag land, but the main campus is an awesome sight come fall when the leaves start to turn. Here is a website that talks about Davis' town history: http://daviswiki.org/Town_History#head-c42ac1854f2e0c1a55394a66fd8b383cd6af3540 The city is also known for being left-of center and currently, the campus is being invaded by hippies young and old for the Whole Earth Festival. :nonono2:
City Website:
www.cityofdavis.org

Edit: To compensate for my horrible sense of direction in this post.

ucdtim17

May 13th, 2006, 02:04 PM

WEST of Sac, not east

SochorField

May 13th, 2006, 02:15 PM

I havent seen a "hippie" in 30 years.

BigDukeDawg

May 13th, 2006, 02:39 PM

What sport did you win last year? Time flies don't it?

yea i meant 2004 but thanks for the correction assclown:cool:

foghorn

May 13th, 2006, 11:38 PM

Aerial pics of UD's campus and the city of Newark, DE.http://www.udel.edu/PR/slideshows/aerials05/slide1.html

aggie6thman

May 13th, 2006, 11:55 PM

I havent seen a "hippie" in 30 years.

You haven't been alive for 30 years. :nod:

SochorField

May 14th, 2006, 10:43 AM

True, but I know what a hippie is.

R.A.

May 14th, 2006, 12:58 PM

The Nation's Capital.
Stop by for a visit... better yet, schedule a non-conference game there!
:hurray:

OL FU

May 14th, 2006, 01:42 PM

I havent seen a "hippie" in 30 years.

Take a trip to Boone:D

rokamortis

May 14th, 2006, 01:50 PM

Take a trip to Boone:D
xlolx

CatFan22

May 14th, 2006, 02:36 PM

Take a trip to Boone:D

Or Missoula. :D

UAalum72

May 14th, 2006, 03:36 PM

Albany Wikipedia entry (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albany_%28NY%29)
Albany is 150 miles from New York City, 165 miles from Boston, and 242 miles from Montreal. The Adirondack, Catskill, and Green Mountains are all within two hours' drive.
Settled in 1614, received its charter in 1686 - they can't build anything downtown without finding some 300-year-old Dutch china. As the state capital the business of Albany is government; the Republicans haven't won a citywide office since 1921. Population of 95,000, the metro area has 825,000 and most of the suburbs are as Republican as the city is Democratic.
Saratoga Springs with it horse racing is 25 miles north. In spite of an oft-derided 'Smallbany' attitude of the natives, probably because of the closeness to real big cities, the area actually has a pretty good art & cultural life.
The Hudson River. The former Delaware & Hudson RR building in the background is now Central Headquarters for the State University of NY System
http://members.localnet.com/~hterns/crew.gif
Architecture ranges from modern - the Empire State Plaza, state offices except for the Performing Arts Center in 'the Egg'
http://www.parsonage.net/2005agm/skyline1.jpg
and the University at Albany campus and its Nanotech Center
http://www.albany.edu/gifs/aerial.jpg http://www.albany.edu/news/photo_archive/albums/main/images/cestm01.jpg
to 19th-century classical - the state capitol, city hall, and the State Education Bldg.
http://www.bigfootdave.com/photogallery/photo21929/DCP02495.JPG http://www.bigfootdave.com/photogallery/photo21929/DCP02504.JPGhttp://i1.ebayimg.com/04/i/07/16/8b/ff_1.JPG
to tacky - the largest remaining concrete statue of Nipper, the RCA dog, watches over the North End
http://www.customvisuals.net/catalogs/previews/Giardina/p0000000122.jpg
The Cohoes Falls and the Helderberg Escarpment within Albany County
http://www.81x.com/Authors/UAalum72/Cohoes%20Falls.jpg
http://www.81x.com/Authors/UAalum72/Helderberg%20Escarpment.jpg

Go...gate

May 14th, 2006, 08:50 PM

Albany looks like a good home and home for Colgate and the Danes in the very near future....

catamount man

May 14th, 2006, 09:02 PM

Albany looks like a good home and home for Colgate and the Danes in the very near future....

You know you want to come back to Cullowhee to avenge the loss from '83.:D

Seriously, Albany looks nice.

GO CATAMOUNTS!!!

MR. CHICKEN

May 14th, 2006, 09:13 PM

KLONDIKE KATE'S....IS AT DUH CORNER UH CHOATE STREET & MAIN......DIS AVIAN....WAS RAISED ON CHOATE STREET.....DUH SPOT WHERE KATE'S CALLS HOME...WAS UH GAS STATION...."JOE BROWN'S"...NOW KLONDIKE'S IS PUMPIN' GAS....WHIFF...DAT KILLER MENU...AN' UH LIST O' LAGERS....DAT WOULD MAKE MONTE...DROOL!..:nod:..BRAWK!

Go...gate

May 14th, 2006, 10:03 PM

A home and home with the Catamounts would be great as well....that was a hell of a game in the '83 playoffs. I like playing the Ivies, but I love those intersectional matchups as well!

Pard4Life

May 15th, 2006, 09:12 AM

Since their fans don't exist on here, I will give you an overview of the wunderkind Bucknell Bison and Lewisburg, PA.

Lewisburg is a borough located in Union County, Pennsylvania, 30 miles (48 km) south by east of Williamsport and 60 miles (97 km) north of Harrisburg. In the past, it was the commercial center for a fertile grain and general farming region. The population in 1900 was 3,456; and in 1910, 3,081. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 5,620. It is the county seat of Union CountyGR6. Located in central Pennsylvania, on the western branch of the Susquehanna River, Lewisburg is northwest of Sunbury. It is home to Bucknell University and Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary. Its 19th century downtown was recently placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Also it is in the same location as a famous prison, but I don't remember.

http://www.milebymile.com/hwy_item_images/photo_US_PA_15_6608_490.jpg

http://www.bucknell.edu/img/assets/4335/campus%20scene.jpg

http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/buck/galleries/track-resurfac-081202/track3-lg.jpg

http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/buck/galleries/football-stadium-072501/072501c-lg.jpg

http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/north_america/united_states/pennsylvania/lewisburg_mathewson.jpg

JoshUCA

May 15th, 2006, 10:46 AM

Conway, Arkansas

http://touristguide.com/maps/arkansas-map.jpg

Known as the "City of Colleges," is home to the University of Central Arkansas (pop. ~12,000), Hexdrix College (~1,100), and Central Baptist College (~400). The city has a population of 43,167 (2000 census).

From: http://www.conwayonline.com/
The city of Conway, AR was founded by A. P. Robinson, who came to Conway, AR shortly after the Civil War. Robinson was the chief engineer for the Little Rock - Fort Smith Railroad (now the Union-Pacific). Part of his compensation was the deed to a tract of land, one mile square, located near the old settlement of Cadron. When the railroad came through, Robinson deeded a small tract of his land back to the railroad for a depot site. He laid off a town site around the depot and named it Conway station, in honor of a famous Arkansas family.
Conway, AR was designated the county seat of Faulkner County in 1873, the same year that the county was created by the legislature. In October 1875, Conway was incorporated and, at that time had a population of approximately 200.

For many years, Conway flourished as a trade center for a large rural agricultural area. Hendrix college was established in Conway in 1890. Three years later in 1893, Central College for Girls was established and Conway was on its way to becoming an educational center. The University of Central Arkansas was founded in Conway in 1907 as the Arkansas Normal School. Conway's economy was firmly established upon agriculture and educational institutions until World War II.

After the war, diversification of the economy was started by Conway businessmen when several small industries were located in Conway, including the headquarters for the Office of Emergency Services, the Human Development Center and the Arkansas Educational Television Network.

There are currently a number of major industries located in Conway. Some of those include: American Transportation, Acxiom, Frigidaire, Virco Manufacturing and Kimberly Clark.

Conway has also become the central gateway to the Ozarks. Many tourists stop off in Conway on their way to such places as Branson, Eureka Springs, Mountain View, Murfreesboro and Hot Springs.

Conway is located in Central Arkansas, 30 miles north of Little Rock on Interstate-40. Other major highways serving Conway are US highways 64 & 65. It is the County seat of Faulkner County.

This central location makes Conway a major distribution and service center for the Central Arkansas population. Within a 500 mile radius there are 17 states and 24 metropolitan areas which include over a third of the nation's population.

Conway is also a frequent stop over for travelers on their way to Branson. Conway is only 130 miles from Branson.

Conway's population was 43,167 according to the 2000 Census. This shows a growth rate of about 5% each year. Estimates also show that by the year 2008 the population should be around 60,000.

TOAD SUCK DAZE FESTIVAL IN CONWAY, ARKANSAS

Traditionally held in downtown Conway the first weekend in May, Toad Suck Daze will celebrate its 25 th year in 2006. The family oriented festival is free to the public, and attendance is over 150,000 every year.

The festival boasts Arts & Crafts, Food, Local and National Entertainment, Toad Kids Zone, Carnival Rides, Tour de Toad bicycle race, Toad Jam Basketball tournament, Toad Run 5/10K, Toad Pageant, Business Expo, Stuck on a Truck, a Toad Store, and the World Famous Toad Races held in the Toad Dome!

WOOLY HOLLOW STATE PARK

Located north of Conway off Hwy. 65 just past Greenbrier, then east on 285. Lake Bennett is the central recreation area of the 399 - acre park. Rent fishing boats and canoes. Swimming and picnic areas. Woolly Homestead provides the historical focus for the entire park. Campsites with RV hookups.

LAKE CONWAY

At 6,700 acres, Lake Conway is the largest Game and Fish Commission lake and offers some of the best bass, catfish, crappie and bream fishing anywhere in Arkansas. The Game and Fish Commission maintains several free public launch areas and boat rental is available at commercial docks.

LAKE BEAVERFORK IN CONWAY, AR

Lake Beaverfork, also located in Conway provides great fishing as well as swimming and boating activities. The Lake and park are operated by the city of Conway.

TOAD SUCK PARK IN CONWAY, ARKANSAS

Located on the Arkansas River, just a few miles from Conway, AR is Toad Suck Lock and Dam. The Corp of Engineers operates Toad Suck Park on the Arkansas River. It is a beautiful park with pavilions for picnics as well as camping sites.

PICKLES GAP VILLAGE IN CONWAY, AR

This recreated Ozark village on Highway 65 on the outskirts of Conway features a variety of gift and souvenir, antique and craft shops, a card shop, guitar shop, kiddie land and the Pickle Barrel Restaurant and Ole Time Soda fountain, featuring hickory-smoked barbecue, homemade fudge and many other delicacies. (Located off Hwy. 65N, two miles from I-40.)

Ronbo

May 15th, 2006, 11:11 AM

MACHIAVELLI

May 15th, 2006, 01:36 PM

Springfield, Missouri
Home of THE Missouri State University

Population: 267,000. Metro Area: 395,000.

I had no idea SMSU name was changed.

Ahh Springfield, MO.
*Krusin Kearney
*Feasters Burger
*Bass Pro Shops
*Watching the Submarine races at the lake
*Playing against Winston Garland in basketball
*Jimmy Swaggart Bridal College..err I mean Bible College.
*1111 North Glen Stone....Go Crusaders!!!!!!

Go...gate

May 15th, 2006, 02:25 PM

Machiavelli, any idea if Winston Garland is related to Gary Garland, a fine BB player at DePaul in the 1970's?

Tealblood

May 15th, 2006, 02:44 PM

All of these places look better than being here right now(here is Myrtle Beach)
All these damn Motorcycles

AmsterBison

May 15th, 2006, 02:44 PM

Fuji film named Fargo (North Dakota State University) the least photogenic metropolitan area in America - I think for the last 20 years straight. Bah, if your college women were as pretty are ours you'd be going, "We have mountains and trees? I had no idea!" :)

I tried to find a photo I liked of Fargo to prove Fuji wrong but here's the best one I could find. (http://www.arrogantbastard.com/world/america/fargo/index.html)

The photo looks like it was taken on 19th Avenue on the outskirts of Fargo. I can see the FargoDome in the way distant background by the guy's right shoulder.

The Gadfly

May 15th, 2006, 05:18 PM

All of these places look better than being here right now(here is Myrtle Beach)
All these damn Motorcycles

Which week is it: Harleys or Rice Burners? I don't miss any of them. Both have +'s and -'s.

rokamortis

May 15th, 2006, 06:07 PM

Which week is it: Harleys or Rice Burners? I don't miss any of them. Both have +'s and -'s.

Harley.

I'm glad i live in BFE Conway - very little effect on me.

Tealblood

May 16th, 2006, 07:48 AM

both are mostly and completely minuses(-------------)

HIU 93

May 16th, 2006, 07:59 AM

Take some time to come by an sit a spell!

http://www.hampton.va.us/

Pards Rule

May 16th, 2006, 09:07 AM

[QUOTE=Pard4Life]Since their fans don't exist on here, I will give you an overview of the wunderkind Bucknell Bison and Lewisburg, PA.

Know Lewisburg well. My parents, brother & sister-in-law went there. We used to take family vacations there in the mid-70s to early 80s, staying in the vacated modular married student housing for $7 a night. Mom went to barn sales and the guys played on BU's very nice 18 hole course just about every day (this was b4 the sister in law)...Very bucolic town & campus. Bechtel's has great ice cream! Need to go back (I think this will be bro's & sis-in-laws 20th reunion year in fact, hmmm, how convenient!)

Cocky

May 16th, 2006, 10:18 AM

Jacksonville, Alabama

Jacksonville, Alabama 36265
Population - 16012
White Population - 13355
Black Population - 2127
Hispanic Population - 252

Jacksonville is a city located in Calhoun County, Alabama. Home of Jacksonville State University.

Jacksonville is in the foothills of the Choccolocco Range

The community was named after Andrew Jackson, military hero and president

Former and merged community names include:
· Drayton
· Madison

Jacksonville is located on Hwy 21 approximately 12 miles north of Anniston.

Welcome to the City of Anniston, Alabama! Situated in a tree lined valley of the Appalachian foothills, with a mild climate and four distinct seasons, Anniston has plentiful outdoor recreational opportunities, including bicycling, fishing, camping and golfing.

Jacksonville history:

The land that would become Jacksonville was purchased in1833 from the Creek Indian Chief Ladiga. Because Ladiga was a signerof the Cusseta Treaty of 1832 under which terms the Creeks gave uptheir remaining lands, he was allowed to select land in the county andto have his title validated.

Life here has long centered around education, beginning on April 16,1834 when the town reserved a one-acre square for a schoolhouse. In1836 the Jacksonville Academy was incorporated and 1837 saw theestablishment of the Jacksonville Female Academy. In 1883 the Academywas recognized as a State Normal School and through the years, became Jacksonville State Teachers College before attaining full universitystatus in 1966. This small southern town is a center for educational opportunity, as well being a quiet community which many retired military people have called home. Their families, as well as the many college students give the town a unique quality -- one of "quiet excitement". Summer time is accented by many summer camps that visit the JSU campus: Cheerleaders, baseball and band camps learn new skills/routines in the rich warm grasses, and cool off in the localbusinesses after a busy day.

Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachians in the northeastern corner of the state, historic Jacksonville truly lives up to its nickname, the Gem of the Hills. With its safe neighborhoods, friendly churches, quaint public square and downtown historic district, and, the pride of the city, Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville is not only an fine place to visit, but a wonderful place to live.

Calhoun County holds many distinctions within its 611 square miles of land. Nestled in the shadow of the Talladega National Forest, the region boasts the deepest gorge in the state and the densest concentration of federally protected wilderness in the nation. Yet, aside from its natural wonders, Calhoun also features charming communities, each one with its own unique attributes.

County Population is around 110,000 to 120,000.

Calhoun County's Distance to Major Cities

Atlanta, GA 90 Mobile, AL 278
Birmingham, AL 59 Montgomery, AL 111
Charleston, SC 373 Nashville, TN 207
Chicago, IL 702 New Orleans, LA 398
Dallas, TX 695 New York, NY 921
Detroit, MI 745 Orlando, FL 506
Huntsville, AL 109 Savannah, GA 340
Jacksonville, FL 438 Toronto, Ontario 942
Memphis, TN 292 Washington, DC 733

http://jacksonville-al.org/photos/CitySq2.jpg

http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/5980/jpg/001.jpg

Little River Canyon Field School represents the northern corridor area for the JSU Field Schools while Talladega Mountains Field School covers the southern end.

The River and Canyon
The canyon area is extraordinary in both its geology and biology. As the river winds through its course, nearly 600 feet deep at some locations, it creates a mosaic of micro-habitats that support unique assemblages of plants and animals. A few of these plants and animals are known to exist only on Lookout Mountain. A number of plant, fish, insect, and amphibian species are federally listed as threatened or endangered.

The canyon has been described as the "Grand Canyon of the East." It is one of the most extensive, picturesque canyon systems in the eastern United States, offering some of the deepest gorges this side of the Mississippi River. Inspiration and serenity can be found here amid scenic views of amazing waterfalls and sheer cliff walls. Little River Canyon has been designated as a "Natural Wonder" of ecological and scenic significance by the Alabama Environmental Council. Little River has been classified as an "Outstanding National Resource Water," which is the strongest level of protection possible for state waterways.

http://data2.itc.nps.gov/parkphotos/falls2%20by%20mary%2Ejpg

http://http://jacksonville-al.org/images/almap1.gif

http://www.jsu.edu/depart/photo/2005/Buildings&Campus040505/image/bibb_graves_040505-41.jpg

http://www.jsu.edu/depart/photo/2005/CAMPUSATNIGHT050905/image/library_050905-001.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/99/ALMap-doton-Jacksonville.PNG

Welcome to the Chief Ladiga Trail

http://epic.jsu.edu/clt/images/clt_topl.jpg

The Chief Ladiga Trail is Alabama’s first extended rails-to-trails project. It wanders 33 miles through the countryside of Calhoun and Cleburne counties and it connects the municipalities of Piedmont, Jacksonville, Weaver and Anniston. Seen along the way are beautiful wetlands, streams, forest, farmland, and a horizon filled with mountains. The Chief Ladiga Trail is a family oriented pathway that provides a safe, non-motorized way to travel, exercise and relax while enjoying the outdoors.

Jacksonville, Piedmont & Weaver
Because of their close proximity, the cities of Jacksonville, Piedmont, & Weaver share a location along the Chief Ladiga Trail. The trail runs west from the Alabama-Goergia border into Piedmont and then south through Jacksonville and Weaver before ending in Anniston. It is the state's first extended rails-to-trails project and has provided locals with an excellent family-friendly recreational venue, complete with areas for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and more.
The trail is named for Chief Ladiga, the Creek Indian leader who owned the land that became Jacksonville. When the chief signed the Cussetta Treaty in 1832, relinquishing the Creeks' territory in northeast Alabama, he was granted permission to select land in Benton County, later known as Calhoun. He sold his holdings one year later, and in 1834, the town built on that land was named Jacksonville for Andrew Jackson.
Also in 1834, Jacksonville began its storied history in education when the town reserved a one-acre square for a schoolhouse. Over the years, the school went through countless changes, developing from the Jacksonville Academy into Jacksonville State Teachers College. Today, known as Jacksonville State University, it is one of Alabama's most prestigious institutes of higher education.

The Pinhoti Trail Guide

http://www.alabamatrail.org/hikingAL/Pinhoti/Image21.gif

Pinhoti is Creek Indian for "Turkey Home." So it is perhaps not surprising that visitors usually see wild turkey on the trail, I also usually see deer, and have seen snakes, turtles, squirrel, and armadillo. I have hiked all 111.4 miles of the trail, most of it at least twice and some of it as many as five times. Most of the trail, 103.8 miles (mileage from the forest service map), is in the Talladega National Forest. Nine more miles have been added to the North section, outside of the national forest by the Alabama Trail Association. They plan to complete another mile of trail to the Georgia boarder in the next year, and in the future to extend the trail to Cave Spring Georgia. This is a very intimate trail, it goes through dells, alongside streams, and over rolling hills. Many sections of the trail go through long leaf pine groves, these pines give the hills and forests a soft, fluffy appearance and invite you to lay down on beds of soft pine needles. There are few majestic views along the trail but you often can see out over the mountains through windows in the trees and into the many valleys. For me the most appealing thing about the Pinhoti is the solitude. Of the many days I've spent on the trail, less than half of them have I seen other hikers or backpackers, I've always camped alone.

"Originating in Georgia, Terrapin Creek meanders 400 miles in its'westwardly course until it empties into the Coosa River. As it crosses the Alabama/Georgia border its' path takes it through the foothills of the Appalachains and the community of Borden Springs, in Cleburne County. For generations, the families who call its banks home have drunk, swam and fished in its pristine waters. It remains that way to this day.

http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/5980/jpg/alabama.jpg

http://www.jsu.edu/news/jan_june2006/DSC03871.JPG

Dugger Mountain Wilderness
The 9,220-acre Dugger Mountain Wilderness Area is part of the Talladega National Forest in Calhoun County, Alabama. It is one of the last intact roadless areas in Alabama's National Forests, due in large part to the fact most of the mountain's 16,000 acres have been too steep for timber harvesting. This rugged country is home to hundreds of species of plants and animals, some which are new to science itself. Additionally, important historical sites have been located on the mountain and structures left behind by pioneers and Native Americans.

http://epic.jsu.edu/dugger/images/foggydugger.jpg

http://www.jsu.edu/depart/photo/2006/admissionsad011306/source/image/admissions_011306-005.jpg

http://www.jsu.edu/depart/photo/2006/viewbook041406/source/image/viewbook_041406-022.jpg

Freightliner

May 16th, 2006, 11:45 AM

I think the one thing the two posters talking about San Marcos forgot was that San Marcos has the LARGEST outlet malls in the nation - Tanger and Prime Outlet. (And both are STILL growing!)

Its always a conversation topic amongst Conference members coming to San Marcos just to visit the outlet malls as being their favorite trip of the season.

Even the playoff teams that came in last year raved about them!

I remember stll to this day a lot of McNeese fans being upset in 2003 when TXST changed the McNeese game to Thursday night instead of the normal Saturday afternoon tilt to accomdate TV. If I am not mistaken I think that was the last Thursday conference game we had.

MarkCCU

May 16th, 2006, 12:57 PM

Harley.

I'm glad i live in BFE Conway - very little effect on me.

Conway is better than Myrtle Beach..it's classier.

hell, RENO is probably classier than MB

MYTAPPY

May 16th, 2006, 03:02 PM

Conway is better than Myrtle Beach..it's classier.

hell, RENO is probably classier than MB

A lot of places are classier than MB. Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach to name a few.

Go...gate

May 16th, 2006, 03:36 PM

Some very pretty ladies at Jax State!!!

MACHIAVELLI

May 16th, 2006, 05:31 PM

Machiavelli, any idea if Winston Garland is related to Gary Garland, a fine BB player at DePaul in the 1970's?
Not sure.

Cocky

May 16th, 2006, 10:20 PM

Some very pretty ladies at Jax State!!!

I thought I would add a few pictures of the most interesting thing in any university town.

Go...gate

May 16th, 2006, 11:57 PM

Cocky, you are a man with his priorities in order.

Tealblood

May 17th, 2006, 06:57 AM

Conway would be just another small nothing town if it were not for Myrtle Beach 14 miles away

Husky Alum

May 17th, 2006, 07:21 AM

Northeastern's in Boston. Perhaps you've heard of it ;)

Football field is in Brookline, next town over (great place to park if you're going to a Red Sox game).

Our campus is actually about 3 blocks from Fenway Park. When I was a sophomore, we'd sit on our roof and watch the Sox games on TV with the sound turned down because we could hear the PA announcer and crowd from our building.

Here's Wikipedia on Boston

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston%2C_MA

And on Northeastern

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northeastern_University%2C_Boston

For a school that's "in the city" (I still work out at NU it's that close to my office), it's actually a great place to go to school. We don't have mountains, or grass, or trees, but for a school that has its foundation based on co-op (interspersed periods of academic classroom work and paid internships), there's no better place to be.

Boston has about 300,000 college kids in a 30 mile radius of downtown. Pretty crazy statistic if you ask me.

MSUBear42

May 17th, 2006, 11:12 AM

I had no idea SMSU name was changed.

Ahh Springfield, MO.
*Krusin Kearney
*Feasters Burger
*Bass Pro Shops
*Watching the Submarine races at the lake
*Playing against Winston Garland in basketball
*Jimmy Swaggart Bridal College..err I mean Bible College.
*1111 North Glen Stone....Go Crusaders!!!!!!

Small world!

GeauxColonels

May 17th, 2006, 02:44 PM

Thibodaux, Louisiana - Home of the 2005 SLC Champion Nicholls State Colonels

First order of business: Correct pronunciation of the city.

Say it with me: TIB - uh - doe

Thibodaux, Louisiana is the city "Where Yesterday Welcomes Tomorrow." Many visitors who come to taste the flavor of Thibodaux with its nearby swamp tours, hunting, fishing and water sports come back to visit or retire in the welcoming Queen City of Bayou Lafourche – Thibodaux, Louisiana.

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Thibodaux, Louisiana is located in the heart of Cajun country on Bayou Lafourche (La - foosh), less than an hour’s drive from world famous New Orleans. Established in 1801 by Henry Schuyler Thibodaux, the city has a culture all its own; with influences of French and Spanish heritage. Thibodaux is home to a state university, a federal park, plantations, food, music and gatherings like no other. Thibodaux boasts strong community involvement making annual events such as Mardi Gras, the Thibodaux Firemen’s Fair and Thibodeauxville possible.
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Aerial view of the front half od the Nicholls St. campus. Bayou Lafourche can been see to the extreme right of the picture.

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Elkins Hall - the first building built on the current NSU campus. Elkins Hall is on the National Register of Historic Places

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Fountain directly across LA Hwy 1 from Elkins Hall, along Bayou Lafourche

Mardi Gras is a Louisiana cultural event that stems from the belief that celebrations of over indulgence should precede the forty-day fasting period known to Catholics as lent. Thibodaux’s carnival is a time for young and old to get out and "Laissez Les Bon Temp Roulez" Cajun Style with family oriented celebrations, parades and parties. These community gatherings are a great way for tourist and locals alike to get out and celebrate the Mardi Gras season.

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St. Joseph Catholic Cathedral in downtown Thibodaux

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Bayou Lafourche in front of NSU

Louisiana’s largest all-volunteer fire department sponsors the Thibodaux Fireman’s Fair and Parade during the first weekend in May, which over the years has evolved from a small family event to a large-scale community celebration of over 50,000 people. It is the oldest continuous annual parade dating back to 1858, only skipping three years due to the Civil War. The fair and parade honors and supports these volunteer firemen who are well-trained and proudly devoted to the care of all citizens with a pageant, auction, live music, rides and great food. The fair funds up-to-date fire equipment and continuous fire education and training.

Visit here (http://www.ci.thibodaux.la.us/photo_gallery/pictures/PhotoAlbumn.asp?counterAdd=0) for pictures of the festival.

Local festivals abound in Bayou Country. Thibodeauxville Fall Festival is an art, craft, food and music festival held on the downtown streets where local merchants and citizens come together to reminisce and celebrate earlier days. Thibodeauxville is held on the second Saturday of every November, sponsored by the Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce. Thousands of visitors attend each year and enjoy good food, good music and a good time as well as to participate in the rubber duck race in Bayou Lafourche.

Located on the banks of Bayou Lafourche, the Jean Lafitte (La - Feet) National Historic Park and Preserve is Thibodaux’s own Federal Park. Beautifully landscaped grounds surround the lovingly restored Percy Lobdell Building that houses a theatre for the performing arts, a library and a museum of local culture and exhibits. At the Thibodaux Playhouse, located in the park, is where local actors showcase their talents for the community by performing original plays and classics.

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Sign for Jean Lafitte National Historic Park and Preserve. Incidentally, the whole National park has several locations including the French Quarter in New Orleans and the Barataria Preserve just outside of New Orleans.

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The Lafourche Parish Public Library is housed in the upper level of the Jean Lafitte Center while the lower level is dedicated to the Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center where visitors can learn about Thibodaux’s unique culture and heritage. Through exhibits and videos, visitors learn that Indian tribes originally inhibited the area currently called Thibodaux as early as 1686 and made alliances in 1699 with Iberville, who called them river or bayou people. In about 1750, early French and Spanish colonist came from New Orleans and established their settlements along Bayou Lafourche. The bayou became their chief means of commerce and is referred to as the "Longest main street in the world." Transportation, communication and fresh water made early Thibodaux a thriving trade center. Many settlers, after 1755, took refuge with hospitable compatriots of Thibodaux as a result of the expulsion of the Acadians from Nova Scotia and the French refugees of the French revolution. Many names and customs of present Thibodaux residents reflect that of these early Acadian settlers. Their hard-working, fun-loving culture is Thibodaux's major influence.

The flavor of southern Louisiana cooking is savored in Thibodaux’s locally owned restaurants offering delicious seafood and other southern and Cajun favorites. It's southern hospitality at it’s best with popular bayou side restaurants, golf course, 8 recreational parks, 2 major hotel chains, and the City’s Civic Center which is home to music, antiques, basketball, RV hook-ups and other fun events.

And now I leave you with a few pictures of the City displaying typical architecture found in Thibodaux and all over southeastern Louisiana:

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Nicholls State Campus map:
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