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| − | |colspan=2 style="border:none" |'''Country:''' [[w:United States|United States]]<br />'''State:''' [[w:New Mexico|New Mexico]]<br />'''Population:''' [http:// | + | |colspan=2 style="border:none" |'''Country:''' [[w:United States|United States]]<br />'''State:''' [[w:New Mexico|New Mexico]]<br />'''Population:''' 1280<ref name="c_mtd_p1">[http://www.teamfortress.com/meetthedirector/?p=1 Comic page], [[Meet the Director]]</ref> ([[Storyline#1968|1968]]) |
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{{Quotation|'''Miss Pauling''' on keeping the mercenary's minds sharp as tacks|That's why we give you guys bottled water.}} | {{Quotation|'''Miss Pauling''' on keeping the mercenary's minds sharp as tacks|That's why we give you guys bottled water.}} | ||
| − | '''Teufort''' ''(also known as | + | '''Teufort''' ''(also known as "America's Gravel Basket"<ref name="c_mtd_p1" /> and "The City That Never Seeps"<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/pyromania/cityonfire/ Update page], City on Fire, [[Pyromania Update]]</ref>)'' is a fictional town, located in the [[Badlands (region)|Badlands]] region in the [[w:Southwestern United States|American Southwest]]. The town itself adjoins the [[2Fort]] facilities. Some historical events related to the Gravel Wars take place in the environs and institutions of the community. Teufort is also the city that held the trials as well as the attempted hangings of [[RED]] [[Spy]] and [[Scout]]. The town also has a large landfill in the center of the town blocking multiple businesses such as Giuseppe's Pizza. The residents accuse the mercenaries of turning the school into a parking lot and many other things. The mayor uses illegal methods of running a town, executing, and education methods. |
== History == | == History == | ||
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| − | According to local publication[http://www.teamfortress.com/tf03_cold_day_in_hell/#f=41], the settlement was founded by [[Non-player characters#Claude Huggins|Claude Huggins]], of whom was the lone survivor of a bear attack, who originally named the town "Hugginsville". He later renamed the town to "Two Farts" in 1847 during an incident with a group of teenage bullies where he was forced to. Huggins, whom was afraid to return the establishment's name to Hugginsville due to his incident, renamed the town to "Teufort" | + | According to local publication<ref name="c_cdih_41">[http://www.teamfortress.com/tf03_cold_day_in_hell/#f=41 Comic page], [[A Cold Day in Hell]]</ref>, the settlement was founded by [[Non-player characters#Claude Huggins|Claude Huggins]], of whom was the lone survivor of a bear attack, who originally named the town "Hugginsville". He later renamed the town to "Two Farts" in 1847 during an incident with a group of teenage bullies where he was forced to. Huggins, whom was afraid to return the establishment's name to Hugginsville due to his incident, renamed the town to "Teufort"<ref name="c_cdih_41" />. |
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
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== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
| − | Population: 1280 | + | Population: 1280 |
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== Economy == | == Economy == | ||
Teufort is located in a fertile agricultural area within the Badlands. | Teufort is located in a fertile agricultural area within the Badlands. | ||
| − | The community boasts an incredibly active economy given its small population. Major commercial enterprises include the modern Teufort Mall[http:// | + | The community boasts an incredibly active economy given its small population. Major commercial enterprises include the modern Teufort Mall<ref name="c_ass_5">[http://www.teamfortress.com/asmissmasstory/?p=5 Comic page], [[A Smissmas Story]]</ref> and a large bank.<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/tf02_unhappy_returns/#f=49 Comic page], [[Unhappy Returns]]</ref> |
[[File:Postcard tomjones.png|right|250px]] | [[File:Postcard tomjones.png|right|250px]] | ||
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== Arts and culture == | == Arts and culture == | ||
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=== Points of interest === | === Points of interest === | ||
| − | *The [[w:Battle of the Alamo|Alamo]] | + | * The [[w:Battle of the Alamo|Alamo]] |
| − | *Town Square City Dump[http:// | + | * Town Square City Dump<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/tf02_unhappy_returns/#f=31 Comic page], Unhappy Returns</ref>, featuring a statue of founder Claude Huggins<ref name="c_cdih_41" />, commemorating "A Proud Legacy of Hiding". |
* The "Tom Jones Museum" | * The "Tom Jones Museum" | ||
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Several local and area publications are essential in communicating local events and promoting businesses and products. | Several local and area publications are essential in communicating local events and promoting businesses and products. | ||
;Local Newspapers | ;Local Newspapers | ||
| − | *''Teufort Times''[http:// | + | *''Teufort Times''<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/asmissmasstory/?p=14 Comic page], A Smissmas Story</ref> |
| − | *''Teufort Bystander''[http:// | + | *''Teufort Bystander''<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/tf02_unhappy_returns/#f=28 Comic page], Unhappy Returns</ref> |
;Area Newspapers | ;Area Newspapers | ||
| − | *''The Gravel Pit Gazette''[http://www.teamfortress.com/war/part1/] | + | *''The Gravel Pit Gazette''<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/war/part1/ Update page], [[WAR! Update]]</ref> |
| − | *''The Gravel Street Journal''[http://www.teamfortress.com/tf01_ring_of_fired/#f=48] | + | *''The Gravel Street Journal''<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/tf01_ring_of_fired/#f=48 Comic page], [[Ring of Fired]]</ref> |
== Government == | == Government == | ||
| − | *Mayor and Judge ([[Storyline#Late 1972|1972]]) : "Mayor Mike"[http:// | + | *Mayor and Judge ([[Storyline#Late 1972|1972]]) : "Mayor Mike"<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/tf02_unhappy_returns/#f=29 Comic page], Unhappy Returns</ref> |
*Teufort Police Department | *Teufort Police Department | ||
| − | *Teufort Department of Corrections | + | *Teufort Department of Corrections<ref name="c_ass_5" /> |
| − | *Park Ranger Service[http:// | + | *Park Ranger Service<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/doommates/#f=11 Comic page], [[Doom-Mates]]</ref> |
== Education == | == Education == | ||
| − | *Elementary School[http:// | + | *Elementary School<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/tf02_unhappy_returns/#f=44 Comic page], Unhappy Returns</ref> |
| − | *Public Library[http:// | + | *Public Library<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/tf02_unhappy_returns/#f=43 Comic page], Unhappy Returns</ref> (location of the world's largest continuously burning book fire). |
[[File:Postcard raccoon.png|right|250px]] | [[File:Postcard raccoon.png|right|250px]] | ||
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== Environmental issues == | == Environmental issues == | ||
* The city's reputation for improper environmental control has earned it the moniker "Home of the Eternal Sewage". | * The city's reputation for improper environmental control has earned it the moniker "Home of the Eternal Sewage". | ||
| − | * The facilities at [[2Fort]] have contaminated the Teufort water supply with lead for over a generation. [http://www.teamfortress.com/tf02_unhappy_returns/#f=58] | + | * The facilities at [[2Fort]] have contaminated the Teufort water supply with lead for over a generation.<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/tf02_unhappy_returns/#f=58 Comic page], Unhappy Returns</ref> |
* The John Doe Raccoon Sanctuary is currently housing every raccoon in the greater Badlands area. | * The John Doe Raccoon Sanctuary is currently housing every raccoon in the greater Badlands area. | ||
== Transportation == | == Transportation == | ||
*Teufort is served by the [[Train|Northern Express]] Railroad. | *Teufort is served by the [[Train|Northern Express]] Railroad. | ||
| − | *Passenger jet service is available at the city's airport[http:// | + | *Passenger jet service is available at the city's airport.<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/tf02_unhappy_returns/#f=45 Comic page], Unhappy Returns</ref> |
== Notable people == | == Notable people == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
| − | *[[2Fort]] | + | * [[2Fort]] |
| − | *[[Badlands (region)]] | + | * [[Badlands (region)]] |
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Revision as of 18:25, 25 September 2018
This article is about the town of Teufort. For the game map, see 2Fort. For other uses, see: Teufort (disambiguation).
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| Country: United States State: New Mexico Population: 1280[1] (1968) |
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— Miss Pauling on keeping the mercenary's minds sharp as tacks
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Teufort (also known as "America's Gravel Basket"[1] and "The City That Never Seeps"[2]) is a fictional town, located in the Badlands region in the American Southwest. The town itself adjoins the 2Fort facilities. Some historical events related to the Gravel Wars take place in the environs and institutions of the community. Teufort is also the city that held the trials as well as the attempted hangings of RED Spy and Scout. The town also has a large landfill in the center of the town blocking multiple businesses such as Giuseppe's Pizza. The residents accuse the mercenaries of turning the school into a parking lot and many other things. The mayor uses illegal methods of running a town, executing, and education methods.
Contents
History
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According to local publication[3], the settlement was founded by Claude Huggins, of whom was the lone survivor of a bear attack, who originally named the town "Hugginsville". He later renamed the town to "Two Farts" in 1847 during an incident with a group of teenage bullies where he was forced to. Huggins, whom was afraid to return the establishment's name to Hugginsville due to his incident, renamed the town to "Teufort"[3].
Geography
Teufort is situated within the northeast Badlands region of New Mexico.
Demographics
Population: 1280
Economy
Teufort is located in a fertile agricultural area within the Badlands.
The community boasts an incredibly active economy given its small population. Major commercial enterprises include the modern Teufort Mall[4] and a large bank.[5]
Arts and culture
Points of interest
- The Alamo
- Town Square City Dump[6], featuring a statue of founder Claude Huggins[3], commemorating "A Proud Legacy of Hiding".
- The "Tom Jones Museum"
Media
Several local and area publications are essential in communicating local events and promoting businesses and products.
- Local Newspapers
- Area Newspapers
Government
- Mayor and Judge (1972) : "Mayor Mike"[11]
- Teufort Police Department
- Teufort Department of Corrections[4]
- Park Ranger Service[12]
Education
- Elementary School[13]
- Public Library[14] (location of the world's largest continuously burning book fire).
Environmental issues
- The city's reputation for improper environmental control has earned it the moniker "Home of the Eternal Sewage".
- The facilities at 2Fort have contaminated the Teufort water supply with lead for over a generation.[15]
- The John Doe Raccoon Sanctuary is currently housing every raccoon in the greater Badlands area.
Transportation
- Teufort is served by the Northern Express Railroad.
- Passenger jet service is available at the city's airport.[16]
Notable people
| “You are so small! Is funny to me!” This article is a stub. As such, it is not complete. You can help Team Fortress Wiki by expanding it. |
- The Mysterious Teufort Arsonist. Teufort seems to have the world's most pro-active arsonist who apparently goes around starting fires in barns just about every night. This is not aided by the fact that Teufort does not actually have a fire department.
- Claude Huggins. Founder of "Hugginsville", of which later became "Two Farts" and finally "Teufort".
Trivia
- Miss Pauling went on her vacation in Teufort during the Tough Break Update and sent the team several postcards.
See also
References
- ↑ a b Comic page, Meet the Director
- ↑ Update page, City on Fire, Pyromania Update
- ↑ a b c Comic page, A Cold Day in Hell
- ↑ a b Comic page, A Smissmas Story
- ↑ Comic page, Unhappy Returns
- ↑ Comic page, Unhappy Returns
- ↑ Comic page, A Smissmas Story
- ↑ Comic page, Unhappy Returns
- ↑ Update page, WAR! Update
- ↑ Comic page, Ring of Fired
- ↑ Comic page, Unhappy Returns
- ↑ Comic page, Doom-Mates
- ↑ Comic page, Unhappy Returns
- ↑ Comic page, Unhappy Returns
- ↑ Comic page, Unhappy Returns
- ↑ Comic page, Unhappy Returns
