Hurst facts for kids
Hurst is a word that can mean many different things! It is often a name for places like towns, villages, or even a castle. It can also be a surname or part of a company name. This page will help you learn about some of the most common things called Hurst.
Places Called Hurst
Many places around the world are named Hurst. Let's explore some of them!
In England
- Hurst, Berkshire: This is a small village in the county of Berkshire, England. It's a quiet place with a long history.
- Hurst, North Yorkshire: Another small hamlet, which is a tiny village, found in North Yorkshire.
- Hurst, Somerset: This is a settlement within the larger village of Martock in Somerset.
- Hurst, West Sussex: A hamlet located in West Sussex.
- Hurst Spit and Hurst Castle: Hurst Spit is a long, narrow strip of land made of shingle (small stones) in Hampshire. At the end of this spit is Hurst Castle, a historic fortress built by King Henry VIII in the 1540s to protect the coast.
- Hurst Hill: A hill located in Lancashire.
- Hurst Reservoir: This was once a reservoir, which is a place where water is stored, near Glossop in Derbyshire. It is no longer used for water storage.
In the United States
- Hurst, Illinois: This is a city in the state of Illinois.
- Hurst, Texas: A city in Texas, which is part of a larger group of cities called the "Mid-Cities" area.
- Hurst, West Virginia: An unincorporated community in West Virginia. This means it's a small group of homes without its own local government.
In Antarctica
- Hurst Peak: A mountain peak found in Ellsworth Land, Antarctica.
- Hurst Bay: A bay located on James Ross Island in Antarctica.
Other Meanings of Hurst
The word Hurst can also refer to other things besides places.
- Hurst (surname): Many people have Hurst as their last name.
- C. Hurst & Co.: This is a British company that publishes books.
- USS Hurst: This name has been used for more than one ship in the United States Navy.
- Hurst Street: A street in the city of Birmingham, England.
- Ashton United F.C.: This is an English football (soccer) club. It was actually founded in 1878 with the name Hurst F.C.!
See also
In Spanish: Hurst para niños
- Hurst exponent
- Hurst Performance
- Hearse
- Hearst (disambiguation)
- Herst (disambiguation)
- Hirst (disambiguation)
- Horst (disambiguation)
- Hurt (disambiguation)
- Warhurst
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