Iron Age - Iron Age Axe of iron from Swedish Iron Age, found at Gotland, Sweden The term Iron Age refers to the period in a civilisation's development at which time iron working was the most sophisticated form of metalworking achieved. Though well made bronze tools far surpass iron tools as far as hardness and utility are concerned the abundance of iron ore sources made iron cheap and contributed greatly to its adoption as the most common metallurgical process. The Iron Age is part of the Three-age system for prehistoric societies. Earlier Bronze Age Later Middle Ages and in parts of Europe, Roman occupation. In Sweden and partly in other nordic countries, the last part of the Iron Age (about 800 - 1100) is commonly called the Viking Age..
Viking Age - Viking Age The Viking Age is the name of the period between 793 A.D and 1066 A.D in Scandinavia. This reflects to the latter half of the early Iron Age. During this period, Scandinavian warriors and traders -- called Vikings -- traded, raided, plundered and explored large parts of Europe the Middle East, northern Africa and according to some sources also America. The exact beginning of the Viking Age is commonly set at at 793 when Vikings attacked the British island Lindisfarne and its end is marked by the failed invasion attempt on England by Harald Hårdråde in 1066. The Viking longboats were uniquely suited to both deep and shallow waters, thus extending the reach of Viking raiders not only along coastlines, but also to areas along.
Iron County, Utah - Iron County, Utah \nIron County is a county located in the U.S. State of Utah. As of 2000, the population is 33,779. It was originally named Little Salt Lake Valley, and renamed for the iron mines west of Cedar City. Its county seat is Parowan6. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Cities and towns Geography \nAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 8,552 km² (3,302 mi²). 8,542 km² (3,298 mi²) of it is land and 10 km² (4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.12% water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 33,779 people, 10,627 households, and 8,076 families residing in the county. The population density is 4/km² (10/mi²). There are.
Iron County, Wisconsin - Iron County, Wisconsin \nIron County is a county located in the State of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population is 6,861. Its county seat is Hurley6. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Cities and towns Geography \nAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,381 km² (919 mi²). 1,961 km² (757 mi²) of it is land and 420 km² (162 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 17.62% water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 6,861 people, 3,083 households, and 1,960 families residing in the county. The population density is 4/km² (9/mi²). There are 5,706 housing units at an average density of 3/km² (8/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 98.28% White,.
Iron County, Missouri - Iron County, Missouri \nIron County is a county located in the U.S. State of Missouri. As of 2000, the population is 10,697. Its county seat is Ironton6. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Cities and towns Geography \nAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,430 km² (552 mi²). 1,428 km² (551 mi²) of it is land and 2 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.13% water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 10,697 people, 4,197 households, and 2,963 families residing in the county. The population density is 7/km² (19/mi²). There are 4,907 housing units at an average density of 3/km² (9/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 96.74%.
Iron County, Michigan - Iron County, Michigan \nIron County is a county located in the U.S. State of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 13,138. Its county seat is Crystal Falls6. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Cities and towns Geography \nAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 3,137 km² (1,211 mi²). 3,021 km² (1,166 mi²) of it is land and 116 km² (45 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.69% water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 13,138 people, 5,748 households, and 3,615 families residing in the county. The population density is 4/km² (11/mi²). There are 8,772 housing units at an average density of 3/km² (8/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is.
Iron Horse, California - Iron Horse, California Iron Horse is a town located in Plumas County, California. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 321. Geography \nIron Horse is located at 39°47'23" North, 120°29'44" West (39.789714, -120.495605)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 23.8 km² (9.2 mi²). 23.8 km² (9.2 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 321 people, 122 households, and 96 families residing in the town. The population density is 13.5/km² (35.0/mi²). There are 148 housing units at an average density of 6.2/km² (16.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 92.83% White, 0.62% African American, 0.62% Native American, 0.00%.
Iron City, Georgia - Iron City, Georgia Iron City is a town located in Seminole County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 321. Geography \nIron City is located at 31°0'51" North, 84°48'43" West (31.014217, -84.812070)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.1 km² (0.8 mi²). 2.1 km² (0.8 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 321 people, 142 households, and 97 families residing in the town. The population density is 154.9/km² (401.4/mi²). There are 149 housing units at an average density of 71.9/km² (186.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 77.88% White, 19.63% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.31%.
Iron Mountain, Michigan - Iron Mountain, Michigan Iron Mountain is a city located in Dickinson County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,154. It is the county seat of Dickinson County6. Geography \nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.2 km² (7.8 mi²). 18.6 km² (7.2 mi²) of it is land and 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 7.69% water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 8,154 people, 3,458 households, and 2,147 families residing in the city. The population density is 437.3/km² (1,132.6/mi²). There are 3,819 housing units at an average density of 204.8/km² (530.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.67% White, 0.20% African American,.
Iron River, Michigan - Iron River, Michigan Iron River is a city located in Iron County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,929. Geography \nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.0 km² (3.5 mi²). 9.0 km² (3.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.57% water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 1,929 people, 876 households, and 487 families residing in the city. The population density is 214.6/km² (555.7/mi²). There are 988 housing units at an average density of 109.9/km² (284.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 95.33% White, 0.16% African American, 1.92% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander,.
Iron River Township, Michigan - Iron River Township, Michigan Iron River Township is a township located in Iron County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 1,585. Geography \nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 631.8 km² (243.9 mi²). 620.4 km² (239.6 mi²) of it is land and 11.3 km² (4.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.80% water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 1,585 people, 596 households, and 401 families residing in the township. The population density is 2.6/km² (6.6/mi²). There are 933 housing units at an average density of 1.5/km² (3.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 90.85% White, 7.63% African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.00%.
Iron Range Township, Minnesota - Iron Range Township, Minnesota Iron Range Township is a township located in Itasca County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 651. Geography \nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 74.9 km² (28.9 mi²). 70.4 km² (27.2 mi²) of it is land and 4.5 km² (1.8 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 6.05% water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 651 people, 258 households, and 175 families residing in the township. The population density is 9.2/km² (24.0/mi²). There are 314 housing units at an average density of 4.5/km² (11.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 97.24% White, 0.00% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.31%.
Iron Junction, Minnesota - Iron Junction, Minnesota Iron Junction is a city located in St. Louis County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 93. Geography \nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.0 km² (0.8 mi²). 2.0 km² (0.8 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 93 people, 44 households, and 31 families residing in the city. The population density is 46.0/km² (119.3/mi²). There are 44 housing units at an average density of 21.8/km² (56.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 100.00% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00%.
Ironton, Missouri - Ironton, Missouri Ironton is a city located in Iron County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,471. It is the county seat of Iron County6. Geography \nIronton is located at 37°36'2" North, 90°37'54" West (37.600455, -90.631627)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.6 km² (1.4 mi²). 3.5 km² (1.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.86% water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 1,471 people, 615 households, and 389 families residing in the city. The population density is 417.6/km² (1,083.2/mi²). There are 683 housing units at an average density of 193.9/km² (502.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 94.97% White,.
Iron Mountain Lake, Missouri - Iron Mountain Lake, Missouri Iron Mountain Lake is a city located in St. Francois County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 693. Geography \nIron Mountain Lake is located at 37°41'20" North, 90°37'23" West (37.688752, -90.623180)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.4 km² (2.1 mi²). 5.1 km² (2.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 5.29% water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 693 people, 265 households, and 187 families residing in the city. The population density is 135.8/km² (351.8/mi²). There are 380 housing units at an average density of 74.5/km² (192.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the.
Iron Post, Oklahoma - Iron Post, Oklahoma Iron Post is a town located in Mayes County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 117. Geography \nIron Post is located at 36°9'55" North, 95°8'39" West (36.165178, -95.144213)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 7.0 km² (2.7 mi²). 7.0 km² (2.7 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 117 people, 44 households, and 33 families residing in the town. The population density is 16.8/km² (43.5/mi²). There are 50 housing units at an average density of 7.2/km² (18.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 59.83% White, 0.00% African American, 30.77% Native American,.
Iron Gate, Virginia - Iron Gate, Virginia Iron Gate is a town located in Alleghany County, Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 404. Geography \nIron Gate is located at 37°47'55" North, 79°47'28" West (37.798484, -79.791219)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²). 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 404 people, 185 households, and 121 families residing in the town. The population density is 445.7/km² (1,170.6/mi²). There are 197 housing units at an average density of 217.3/km² (570.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 94.55% White, 5.20% African American, 0.00% Native American,.
Iron River, Wisconsin - Iron River, Wisconsin Iron River is a town located in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,059. Geography \nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 90.3 km² (34.8 mi²). 81.4 km² (31.4 mi²) of it is land and 8.9 km² (3.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 9.81% water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 1,059 people, 485 households, and 311 families residing in the town. The population density is 13.0/km² (33.7/mi²). There are 973 housing units at an average density of 12.0/km² (31.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 96.79% White, 0.00% African American, 1.32% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander,.
Iron Ridge, Wisconsin - Iron Ridge, Wisconsin Iron Ridge is a village located in Dodge County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 998. Geography \nIron Ridge is located at 43°23'57" North, 88°31'52" West (43.399155, -88.530996)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.8 km² (0.7 mi²). 1.8 km² (0.7 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 998 people, 360 households, and 245 families residing in the village. The population density is 542.7/km² (1,402.6/mi²). There are 383 housing units at an average density of 208.3/km² (538.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 99.00% White, 0.00% African American, 0.40% Native American,.
Iron City, Tennessee - Iron City, Tennessee Iron City is a city located in Tennessee. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 368. Geography \nIron City is located at 35°1'32" North, 87°35'1" West (35.025686, -87.583704)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.4 km² (0.9 mi²). None of the area is covered with water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 368 people, 151 households, and 107 families residing in the city. The population density is 154.4/km² (401.4/mi²). There are 159 housing units at an average density of 66.7/km² (173.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.28% White, 2.17% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races, and 0.27%.