Newburgh facts for kids

Newburgh is a name that can refer to many different places, people, and even ships! The name comes from two old words: "new" and "burgh." A "burgh" is an old English or Scottish word for a town or a fortified settlement.

Places Called Newburgh

This name is used for towns and villages in several countries.

Newburgh in Scotland

• Newburgh, Fife: This was once a very important royal burgh. A royal burgh was a special type of town in Scotland that had certain rights given by the king.
• Newburgh, Aberdeenshire: This is a village located in Scotland.

Newburgh in England

• Newburgh, Lancashire: You can find this village in England.
• Newburgh, North Yorkshire: Another village located in North Yorkshire.
• Newburgh Priory: This is a historic building in North Yorkshire. A priory was a type of monastery.
• Winfrith Newburgh: This village is located in Dorset, England.

Newburgh in Canada

• Newburgh, Ontario: A village in Canada that shares the name.

Newburgh in the United States

• Newburgh, Indiana: A town located in the state of Indiana.
• Newburg, Jasper County, Iowa: This is a small community that used to be called Newburgh.
• Newburgh, Maine: A town in the state of Maine.
• Newburgh (city), New York: This city was named by Scottish people who moved there. They named it after Newburgh, Fife, in Scotland.
• Newburgh (town), New York: This town is right next to the City of Newburgh in New York.
• Newburgh, Ohio: This was once a village in Ohio. It became part of the larger city of Cleveland in 1873. Today, it's known as the South Broadway neighborhood.
• Newburgh Heights, Ohio: Another place in Ohio with the Newburgh name.

People Named Newburgh

Some famous people have also carried the name Newburgh.

• William of Newburgh (1130s–1190s): He was an English historian who lived in the 12th century. He wrote important historical accounts.
• Earl of Newburgh: This is a special title given to certain noble families in Scotland. The title was first created in 1660 for James Livingston.
• Brockhill Newburgh (around 1659–1741): He was a Member of Parliament (MP) in Ireland and led the Linen Board, which was important for the linen industry.
• Thomas Newburgh (around 1695–1779): He was a poet from Ireland.

Ships Named Newburgh

One ship in the United States Navy was named Newburgh.

• USS Newburgh (ID-1369): This was a cargo ship used by the United States Navy in 1919.

See also

In Spanish: Newburgh para niños