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Gordon is a traditional Scottish clan name (see Gordon clan ) and it is now a common forename. It became a popular forename after the death of General Charles George 'Chinese' Gordon at the Battle of Khartoum . Another famous Gordon is Adam Lindsay Gordon (1833-1870) who became National Poet of Australia. In Melbourne, Australia there is a square outside the Parliament House named Gordon Square with two bronze statues to the two great Gordons, Adam Lindsay and Charles George. Patrick Gordon (1635-1699) was a Russian Rear Admiral of a Scottish descent.
- Gordon is also the name of several places in the United States of America:
- Gordon, Alabama
- Gordon, Georgia
- Gordon, Nebraska
- Gordon, Ohio
- Gordon, Pennsylvania
- Gordon, TexasGordon is a city located in Palo Pinto County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 451. Geography Gordon is located at 32°32'39" North, 98°21'58" West (32. 544121, -98. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city ha
- Gordon, WisconsinGordon is the name of some places in the U. state of Wisconsin: Gordon, Ashland County, Wisconsin Gordon, Douglas County, Wisconsin. (two places):
- in Ashland CountyAshland County is a county located in the State of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population is 16,866. Its county seat is Ashland 6. Geography According to the U. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 5,941 km˛ (2,294 mi˛). 2,703 km˛ (1,044 mi˛) of i
- in Douglas CountyDouglas County is a county located in the State of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population is 43,287. Its county seat is Superior 6. Geography According to the U. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 3,833 km˛ (1,480 mi˛). 3,391 km˛ (1,309 mi˛) of
- Gordon County, GeorgiaGordon County is a county located in the U. State of Georgia. As of 2000, the population is 44,104. The county's county seat is Calhoun, Georgia 6. Geography According to the U. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 927 km˛ (358 mi˛). 921 km˛ (356
- Gordon Township, MinnesotaGordon Township is a township located in Todd County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 545. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 90. 9 mi˛) of it is land and 18.
- Gordon Heights, New YorkGordon Heights is a census-designated place located in Suffolk County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 3,094. Geography Gordon Heights is located at 40°51'27" North, 72°57'59" West (40. 857498, -72. According to the Unit
- Gordon is also the name of a place, and a river in AustraliaAustralia is the sixth-largest country in the world (geographically), the only one to occupy an entire continent, and the largest in the region of Australasia. Australia includes the island of Tasmania, which is an Australian State. Its neighbouring count:
- Gordon is also the name of a character on the popular children's educational television program Sesame Street
- Gordon is engine number 4 in the Thomas the Tank Engine series.
- Gordon is the name of the first album by the Canadian pop band Barenaked Ladies.
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