Ripon (disambiguation) facts for kids

Ripon is a city located in North Yorkshire, England. It is a historic place with a long past.

Sometimes, the words Ripon or Rippon can mean different things. This page helps you understand what each one refers to.

Places Called Ripon or Rippon

Many places around the world share the name Ripon or Rippon. Here are some of them:

In Canada

• Ripon, Quebec: A small municipality in the province of Quebec.

In the United States

• Ripon, California: A city in San Joaquin County, California.
• Ripon, Wisconsin: A city in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.
• Ripon (town), Wisconsin: A town located near the city of Ripon in Wisconsin.
• Rippon Lodge: A historic building in Woodbridge, Virginia, known for its old architecture.

In Australia

• Rippon Lea Estate: A large, historic property in Elsternwick, Victoria, famous for its beautiful gardens and mansion.
• Ripponlea, Victoria: A suburb of Melbourne, located close to the Rippon Lea Estate.

Other Uses of Ripon or Rippon

The name Ripon is also used for other things, not just places.

Colleges and Universities

• Ripon College: There are several colleges and universities that use this name. One well-known example is Ripon College in Wisconsin, USA.

Aircraft

• Blackburn Ripon: This was a type of torpedo bomber aircraft used by the British Royal Navy in the 1920s and 1930s.

Important People

• George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon: Also known as Lord Ripon, he was an important British politician. He served as the Viceroy of India from 1880 to 1884. A Viceroy was like a governor who ruled a country on behalf of the British Crown.

See also

In Spanish: Ripon (desambiguación) para niños