Pleasant Valley facts for kids
Pleasant Valley is a name used for many different places around the world. It's a very common name because it describes a nice, peaceful valley. When you see "Pleasant Valley," it could be a town, a neighborhood, or even a real valley in nature.
Places Called Pleasant Valley
Many towns, villages, and neighborhoods are named Pleasant Valley. This name is popular in several countries, especially in North America.
In Canada
Canada has many places called Pleasant Valley. You can find them in different provinces.
Nova Scotia
- Pleasant Valley, Antigonish County
- Pleasant Valley, Colchester County
- Pleasant Valley, Halifax Regional Municipality
- Pleasant Valley, Pictou County
- Pleasant Valley, Yarmouth County
Ontario
- Pleasant Valley, Manitoulin District, Ontario
- Pleasant Valley, Renfrew County, Ontario
- Pleasant Valley, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Counties, Ontario
Saskatchewan
- Rural Municipality of Pleasant Valley No. 288, Saskatchewan
In New Zealand
- Pleasant Valley, New Zealand
In the United Kingdom
- Pleasant Valley, a small settlement in the community of Amroth, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
In the United States
The United States has the most places named Pleasant Valley. These can be found in many states.
Alaska
- Pleasant Valley, Alaska
Arkansas
- Pleasant Valley, Carroll County, Arkansas
- Pleasant Valley, Pope County, Arkansas
- Pleasant Valley (Little Rock), a neighborhood in the city of Little Rock.
California
- Pleasant Valley, California
Colorado
- Pleasant Valley (Colorado)
Connecticut
- Pleasant Valley, Connecticut
Illinois
- Pleasant Valley, Illinois
Indiana
- Pleasant Valley, St. Joseph County, Indiana
- Pleasant Valley, Martin County, Indiana
Iowa
- Pleasant Valley Township, Scott County, Iowa
Kansas
- Pleasant Valley, Lincoln County, Kansas
Maryland
- Pleasant Valley (Maryland), a valley in Washington County.
- Pleasant Valley, Allegany County, Maryland
- Pleasant Valley, Calvert County, Maryland
- Pleasant Valley, Carroll County, Maryland
- Pleasant Valley, (Cooksville, Maryland)
Michigan
- Pleasant Valley, Antrim County, Michigan, a former settlement.
- Pleasant Valley, Berrien County, Michigan, a settlement.
- Pleasant Valley, Livingston County, Michigan, a former settlement.
- Pleasant Valley, Midland County, Michigan, a settlement.
Minnesota
- Pleasant Valley, Minnesota
Missouri
- Pleasant Valley, Missouri
Nebraska
- Pleasant Valley, Nebraska
Nevada
- Pleasant Valley, Nevada, a small community in Washoe County.
- Pleasant Valley, White Pine County, Nevada, a former populated place.
New Jersey
- Pleasant Valley, Mercer County, New Jersey
- Pleasant Valley, Monmouth County, New Jersey
- Pleasant Valley, Warren County, New Jersey
- Pleasant Valley Crossroads, New Jersey
New York
- Pleasant Valley (town), New York, a town.
- Pleasant Valley (CDP), New York, a census-designated place within the town.
Oregon
- Pleasant Valley, Baker County, Oregon, an unincorporated community.
- Pleasant Valley, Josephine County, Oregon, an unincorporated community.
- Pleasant Valley, Portland, Oregon, a neighborhood.
- Pleasant Valley, Tillamook County, Oregon, an unincorporated community.
Pennsylvania
- Pleasant Valley, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Pleasant Valley, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Texas
- Pleasant Valley, Texas
- Pleasant Valley, Potter County, Texas, now part of the city of Amarillo.
Virginia
- Pleasant Valley, Buckingham County, Virginia
- Pleasant Valley, Rockingham County, Virginia
West Virginia
- Pleasant Valley, Hancock County, West Virginia, an unincorporated community.
- Pleasant Valley, Marion County, West Virginia, a city.
- Pleasant Valley, Marshall County, West Virginia, an unincorporated community.
Wisconsin
- Pleasant Valley, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, a town.
- Pleasant Valley, Grant County, Wisconsin, a former community.
- Pleasant Valley, St. Croix County, Wisconsin, a town.
- Pleasant Valley, Vernon County, Wisconsin, an unincorporated community.
Natural Valleys
Sometimes, "Pleasant Valley" refers to an actual valley formed by nature, not a town or city.
- Pleasant Valley, Arizona, now known as the Tonto Basin. This area was once the site of a historical conflict.
- Pleasant Valley (Power and Bingham counties, Idaho), a valley located west of the American Falls Reservoir in southeastern Idaho.
- Pleasant Valley (Nevada-Utah), a valley found in White Pine County, Nevada, and Juab County, Utah.
- Pleasant Valley (Fresno County, California), a valley located on the western side of California.
Other Uses of the Name
The name "Pleasant Valley" is also used for other things.
- Pleasant Valley State Prison, a correctional facility located in Coalinga, California.
- Pleasant Valley War, a historical conflict that took place in Arizona between 1882 and 1892. It involved disputes over land and livestock.
See also
In Spanish: Pleasant Valley para niños
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