Macon
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Places
In Belgium:- Macon, BelgiumMacon, BelgiumMacon is a town located in the municipality of Momignies in the Belgian province of Hainaut.The town has approximately 500 people, and is about 10 miles west of Chimay, near the French border. Nearby lies the site where the first U.S. troops began to liberate Belgium during World War II...
In France:
- MâconMâconMâcon is a small city in central France. It is prefecture of the Saône-et-Loire department, in the region of Bourgogne, and the capital of the Mâconnais district. Mâcon is home to over 35,000 residents, called Mâconnais.-Geography:...
- The name Mâcon is also applied to the MâconnaisMâconnaisThe Mâconnais district lies in the south of the Burgundy wine region in France, west of the River Saône. It takes its name from the town of Mâcon. It is best known as a source of good value white wines made from the Chardonnay grape; the wines from Pouilly-Fuissé are particularly sought-after....
wine from that region - There is also a Catholic titular see named for the Ancient Diocese of Mâcon
- The name Mâcon is also applied to the Mâconnais
In the United States of America:
- Macon, GeorgiaMacon, GeorgiaMacon is a city located in central Georgia, US. Founded at the fall line of the Ocmulgee River, it is part of the Macon metropolitan area, and the county seat of Bibb County. A small portion of the city extends into Jones County. Macon is the biggest city in central Georgia...
- Macon, IllinoisMacon, IllinoisMacon is a city in Macon County, Illinois, United States whose population was 1,213 at the 2000 census, and 1,128 at a 2009 estimate. It is included in the Decatur, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- Macon, MississippiMacon, MississippiMacon is a city in Noxubee County, Mississippi, United States, along the Noxubee River. The population was 2,461 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Noxubee County.-History:...
- Macon, MissouriMacon, MissouriMacon is a city in Macon County, Missouri, United States. The population was 5,471 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Macon County.-Geography:Macon is located at...
- Macon, North CarolinaMacon, North CarolinaMacon is a town located in Warren County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 115. It is named for Nathaniel Macon, long-time Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Reynolds Price, James B...
- Bayou MaconBayou MaconBayou Macon is a river in Arkansas and Louisiana, United States. It begins in Desha County, Arkansas, and flows south, between the Boeuf River to its west and the Mississippi River to its east, before joining the Tensas River south of Delhi, Louisiana. Bayou Macon is about long.L. D...
, a river in Arkansas and Louisiana - Fort Macon State ParkFort Macon State ParkFort Macon State Park is a North Carolina state park in Carteret County, North Carolina, in the United States. Located on Bogue Banks near Atlantic Beach, the park opened in 1936...
, North Carolina- Battle of Fort MaconBattle of Fort MaconThe Siege of Fort Macon took place from March 23 to April 26, 1862, on the Outer Banks of Carteret County, North Carolina. It was part of Union Army General Ambrose E...
- Battle of Fort Macon
People
Macon is a surname (variants include Mason, Meason), and may refer to:- Nathaniel MaconNathaniel MaconNathaniel Macon was a spokesman for the Old Republican faction of the Democratic-Republican Party that wanted to strictly limit the United States federal government. Macon was born near Warrenton, North Carolina, and attended the College of New Jersey and served briefly in the American...
(1758–1837), American politician in the early republic and namesake for many of the U.S. places - Robert B. MaconRobert B. MaconRobert Bruce Macon was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas.Born near Trenton, Arkansas, Macon was left an orphan at the age of nine.He attended the public schools and studied at home.He engaged in agricultural pursuits....
(1859–1925), U.S. Representative from Arkansas - Robert C. MaconRobert C. MaconRobert Chauncey Macon was a general in the United States Army during World War II. He commanded the 83rd Infantry Division during the drive across Europe and later served as military attaché in Moscow.-Early life:...
(1890–1980), general in the U.S. Army during World War II - Robert le MaçonRobert le MaçonRobert le Maçon was chancellor of France, advisor to Charles VII and supporter of Joan of Arc.Le Maçon was born at Château-du-Loir, Sarthe. He was ennobled in March 1401, and became six years later a councillor of Louis II, duke of Anjou and king of Sicily...
(c. 1365–1443), chancellor of France, advisor to Charles VII and supporter of Joan of Arc - Mark MaconMark Macon-External links:* @ basketballreference.com*...
(born 1969), former American professional basketball player - Max MaconMax MaconMax Cullen Macon was a Major League Baseball player and Minor League Baseball Manager. He was primarily a pitcher but also played first base and the outfield during his career which spanned 1938-1947. His most extensive playing time was with the 1944 Boston Braves...
(1915–1989), American Major League Baseball player and Minor League Baseball manager - Uncle Dave MaconUncle Dave MaconUncle Dave Macon , born David Harrison Macon—also known as "The Dixie Dewdrop"—was an American banjo player, singer, songwriter, and comedian...
(1870–1952), American country musician
Other
- A symmetric type of oarOar (sport rowing)In rowing, oars are used to propel the boat. Oars differ from paddles in that they use a fixed fulcrum to transfer power from the handle to the blade, rather than using the athlete's shoulders or hands as the pivot-point as in canoeing and kayaking. Typical Sculling oars are around 284 cm -...
used in the sport of rowing - Macon (food)Macon (food)Macon is a food item that is prepared from mutton . Macon would be prepared in a similar manner to bacon, with the meat being cured by soaking it in large quantities of salt or by soaking the meat in brine....
, a bacon substitute
See also
- The Baby of MâconThe Baby of MâconThe Baby of Mâcon is a 1993 film written and directed by Peter Greenaway starring Ralph Fiennes, Julia Ormond and Philip Stone.-Plot:A town cursed with barren women and famine is saved by a miracle birth to an old, ugly woman: the Mother. Immediately afterwards, the old woman's Daughter claims to...
, 1993 film by Peter Greenaway - Mason (surname)Mason (surname)Mason is an occupational surname of English origin, and may refer to many people:-A:* A. E. W. Mason, British author* Abner Mason, American presidential advisor on AIDS* Alex Mason, the protagonist of Call of Duty: Black Ops...