Difference between revisions of "Category:Locale"
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Pages describing small geographical areas—typically something like a county. These pages are concerned with relevant historical information, landmarks, and resources for research. | Pages describing small geographical areas—typically something like a county. These pages are concerned with relevant historical information, landmarks, and resources for research. | ||
| − | [[:Category:Place| | + | [[:Category:Place|Place]] pages may be categorized as locales, [[:Category:Territory|territories]], or [[:Category:Region|regions]]. Territories contain multiple locales, while regions contain multiple territories. |
The modern name of the place is used; if, in the past, another name was used or political boundaries were different, the page describes how the modern area was referred to and affiliated historically. Redirects may point from an old to a new name. | The modern name of the place is used; if, in the past, another name was used or political boundaries were different, the page describes how the modern area was referred to and affiliated historically. Redirects may point from an old to a new name. | ||
| − | + | By convention, the name of a locale ends with a comma followed by the name of the enclosing territory. Redirects from a shorter name, or from the name of a major city, may exist. | |
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Revision as of 22:46, 1 May 2018
Pages describing small geographical areas—typically something like a county. These pages are concerned with relevant historical information, landmarks, and resources for research.
Place pages may be categorized as locales, territories, or regions. Territories contain multiple locales, while regions contain multiple territories.
The modern name of the place is used; if, in the past, another name was used or political boundaries were different, the page describes how the modern area was referred to and affiliated historically. Redirects may point from an old to a new name.
By convention, the name of a locale ends with a comma followed by the name of the enclosing territory. Redirects from a shorter name, or from the name of a major city, may exist.
Pages in category "Locale"
The following 47 pages are in this category, out of 47 total.
