Hillsborough

Hillsborough is a term that may refer to various locations, primarily in the United Kingdom and the United States. The name is often associated with the Hillsborough disaster, a tragic event that occurred during a football match in Sheffield, England.

United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, Hillsborough may refer to:

• Hillsborough, County Down, a large village and civil parish in Northern Ireland, known for its Georgian architecture and the annual Oyster Festival.
• Hillsborough Castle, a grand country house in County Down, Northern Ireland, which serves as the official residence of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.
• Hillsborough (Sheffield), a suburb of Sheffield, England, known for the Hillsborough Stadium, the home of Sheffield Wednesday FC.
• Hillsborough Stadium, a football stadium in Sheffield, England, which was the site of the Hillsborough disaster in 1989.

United States

In the United States, Hillsborough may refer to:

• Hillsborough, California, a town in San Mateo County, known for its high-income residents and luxury homes.
• Hillsborough, New Hampshire, a town in Hillsborough County, known for its rich history and the Franklin Pierce Homestead.
• Hillsborough County, Florida, a county located in the U.S. state of Florida, known for its diverse population and the city of Tampa.
• Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, the most populous county in the U.S. state of New Hampshire.

Hillsborough Disaster

The Hillsborough disaster was a human crush that occurred on 15 April 1989 at the Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England, during the FA Cup semi-final match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. The disaster resulted in the deaths of 96 people and injuries to 766 others.

See also

• List of places named Hillsborough
• Hillsborough River (Florida)
• Hillsborough Township, New Jersey

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