Whitehall (disambiguation) facts for kids

Whitehall is a name you might hear in different places! It can be a street in London, England, or it can refer to the main offices of the UK government. It's also the name of a famous old palace and many towns and villages around the world.

What is Whitehall in London?

In London, Whitehall is a well-known street. It's famous because many important government buildings are located there. When people talk about "Whitehall" in the UK, they often mean the central part of the UK government itself. It's like saying "Washington D.C." to mean the US government.

The Palace of Whitehall

Long ago, there was a huge building called the Palace of Whitehall in London. It was a grand home for English kings and queens. Sadly, most of this palace was destroyed by a big fire in 1698. Only a few parts of it are still standing today.

Whitehall in Trinidad and Tobago

Did you know that Whitehall is also important in another country? In Trinidad and Tobago, a country in the Caribbean, the building called Whitehall is the official seat of their government. This means it's where important decisions for the country are made.

Whitehall Rowboat

There's also a type of boat called a Whitehall Rowboat. These are traditional boats that were first used in the 1800s. They are known for being strong and easy to row.

Places Named Whitehall

The name Whitehall is used for many towns, villages, and areas, especially in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the United States of America.

Whitehall in the United Kingdom

• Whitehall, Orkney: You can find a place called Whitehall on an island called Stronsay in the Orkney Islands in Scotland.

Whitehall in Ireland

• Whitehall, Dublin: In Ireland, there's a suburb of the capital city, Dublin, named Whitehall.

Whitehall in the United States of America

The name Whitehall is quite popular in the USA. Here are some of the places:

• Whitehall, Arkansas: There are three different places named Whitehall in Arkansas. They are in Lee County, Poinsett County, and Yell County.
• Whitehall, Georgia: A town in Georgia.
• Whitehall, Indiana: A small community in Indiana.
• Whitehall, Louisiana: There are two places called Whitehall in Louisiana, one in La Salle Parish and another in Livingston Parish.
• Whitehall, Michigan: A city in Michigan.
• Whitehall, Montana: A town in Montana.
• Whitehall, New Jersey: A community in New Jersey.
• Whitehall, New York: In New York, there's a village and a town both called Whitehall. There's also a place called Whitehall (Manhattan) in Manhattan, New York City.
• Whitehall, Ohio: A city in Ohio.
• Whitehall, Pennsylvania: Three places in Pennsylvania share this name: one in Adams County, one in Allegheny County, and one in Lehigh County.
• Whitehall Museum House: This is a historic house in Middletown, Rhode Island.
• Whitehall, South Carolina: There are four places named Whitehall in South Carolina: in Aiken County, Colleton County, Greenwood County, and Lexington County.
• Whitehall, Texas: A community in Texas.
• Whitehall, Virginia: A small place in Virginia.
• Whitehall, West Virginia: A community in West Virginia.
• Whitehall, Wisconsin: A city in Wisconsin.

Related pages

• White Hall