Wooster facts for kids
Wooster can mean different things! It's a name that shows up in many places, from people and fictional characters to cities and groups. This page helps you find out what you're looking for when you see the name "Wooster."
People
- David Wooster (1710–1777): He was an important general during the American Revolution. This was when the American colonies fought for their independence from Great Britain.
- Charles Whiting Wooster (1780–1848): David Wooster's grandson, Charles became the leader of the Chilean Navy. He helped Chile in its own fight for independence.
- Fred Wooster (1938–1993): Fred helped start the Saanich Lacrosse Association. He is honored in the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame for his contributions to the sport.
- Edward Wooster (1622–1689): Edward was an early pioneer who helped found the town of Derby, Connecticut.
- Reginald Wooster (1903-1968): Reginald was an English cricketer. He played one first-class match for Northamptonshire.
Fictional characters
- Bertie Wooster: A funny character from the stories by P. G. Wodehouse. He also appeared in the Jeeves and Wooster TV show.
- Henry Wooster: Another character from P. G. Wodehouse's stories. He is Bertie Wooster's uncle.
Places
India
- Wooster Nagar: A small fishing village located in the state of Tamil Nadu.
United States
- Wooster, Arkansas: A town found in Faulkner County, Arkansas.
- Wooster, Kosciusko County, Indiana: An unincorporated community in Indiana.
- Wooster, Scott County, Indiana: Another unincorporated community in Indiana.
- Wooster, Ohio: A city located in Wayne County, Ohio.
- Wooster, Baytown, Texas: A place within Baytown, Texas.
- Wooster Square: A neighborhood in the city of New Haven, Connecticut.
Groups and organizations
- Wooster (manufacturer): Now called Wooster PPC, this company makes model airplanes.
- The Wooster Group: A group of theater and media artists based in New York, U.S.
- Wooster Collective: An online website that focuses on street art.
- Wooster Warriors: An ice hockey team from Wooster, Ohio, in the U.S.
See also
- Worcester (disambiguation), which is pronounced similarly and sometimes misspelled as Wooster.
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