Though originally a poor county, later heirs to the throne were diplomatically skilled, and gained control over strategic mountain passes in the Alps.

Though the county seat is in Dade City, duplicate county government offices and court facilities are also located in the New Port Richey area on the west side of the county.

Though Closner's Reds were effective in bringing law and order to the county, the rivalry with the Blues did not abate.

Though oil was discovered in the county in 1955, production remained relatively small because the technology had not yet progressed to efficiently capture the very deep reserves known to exist.

Though Crook County is the most central county in Oregon, politically it falls in line with the eastern side of the state.

Though second smallest in area, it is one of the most populous as its county seat, Wilmington, is one of the state's largest cities.

Though technically there are ( or were ) no incorporated municipalities in Camden County, the county became the first consolidated city-county entity in North Carolina in June 2006.

Though New Jersey is generally a blue state, Cape May County is a red county.

Though the county majority were Union sympathizers Owsley Countians, in general, had little regard for the life of a blacks.

Though many of the early settlers of the county were pro-slavery men, but few slaves were brought into the county.

Though they do not run through the county, three other state roads touch its southeastern corner.

Though a rural county, Elbert County has been home to many legends.

Though it shares no border with Concord, Martinez ( the county seat ) is located almost immediately adjacent to Concord on the northwest.

Though Bishop is the only city and the largest populated place in Inyo County, the county seat is Independence.

Though no shots were fired, the county records were loaded onto the wagons and carried off to English before nightfall.

Though it is over fifteen miles west of the easternmost portions of Worcester County, it nonetheless is the northeast corner of the county, bordering Middlesex County to the east, and Cheshire County, New Hampshire and Hillsborough County, New Hampshire to the north.

Though it has no legal status as a municipality, it still functions as the county seat of Lander County.

Though Native Americans comprise less than 1 % of the city ’ s population, they doubled between the 2000 and 2010 Census, and combined with West New York ’ s Native Americans, comprise 38 % of the county ’ s Native American population.

Though Native Americans comprise less than 1 % of the city ’ s population, they doubled in the 2000s, and combined with Union City ’ s Native American ’ s comprise 38 % of the county ’ s Native American population.

Though Holladay's plan to make Free Orchards into the county seat never materialized, Cornelius survives today as an agricultural town and, increasingly, as a suburb of Portland.

Though the population of the surrounding county declined during the 1880s, Refugio continued to grow during this period, and by 1890 there were an estimated 1, 100 people living there.

Though their influence declined, the clan remained close advisors to the succeeding Emperors.

Though he had been an active cyclist in his youth, his health seriously declined in his sixth decade.

Though expected to take part in the negotiations which led in 1648 to the Peace of Westphalia, he declined to deliberate with persons whom the Catholic Church considered heretics, and protested, when it was finally completed, against the Treaty of Westphalia that ended the Thirty Years ' War ( 1618 – 1648 ) and established the balance of European power that lasted until the wars of the French Revolution ( 1789 ).

Though her health declined as she entered her seventies, Parks continued to make many appearances and devoted considerable energy to these causes.

Though first-day Sabbatarian practice declined in the 18th century, the evangelical awakening in the 19th century led to a greater concern for strict Sunday observance.

Though Britain and its allies were ultimately victorious, the United States and the Soviet Union rose as pre-eminent world powers and the British Empire declined.

Though Lysenko remained at his post in the Institute of Genetics until 1965, his influence on Soviet agricultural practice had declined by the 1950s.

Though ratings declined, Nickelodeon continued to air reruns until January 1994, at which point it was only being aired on weekends.

Though in point of fact, Lincoln declined this request, his decision did little to prevent a number of Southern states from seceding, and America was soon embroiled in the Civil War.

Though the number of farms in the area surrounding the city declined after World War II, the oil and gas industry helped to sustain the local economy until the county's petroleum production dropped significantly during the 1980s.

Though a prudent suggestion, and one that carried the agreement of Kościuszko's fellow engineers, garrison commander Brigadier Gen. Arthur St. Clair ultimately declined to carry it out, citing logistical difficulties.

Though this industry has declined somewhat, it has continued through the large number of clothing manufacturers in the town, and the prominence of dyeing and allied trades.

Though Wellesley urged him to pursue, Burrard declined to interfere with the subsequent French retreat.

Though he was still able to win significant victories, Sertorius was losing the war, and his authority on his men had declined.

Though government support for universities declined in the 1970s and 1980s, President Arnold R. Weber was able to stabilize university finances, leading to a revitalization of the campuses.

Though her mother declined, apologizing for the lack of money, the teacher wanted to work with her so badly that she asked her mother if she would bring her to class lessons on Saturdays, and she agreed.

Though circulation declined during her tenure, she remained as editor for thirteen years, combining it in 1893 with the editorship of The Sunday Times, a newspaper that she had also bought.

Though commercial use of the UK's canals declined after World War II, recreational use gradually increased as people had more leisure time and disposable income.

Though it is widespread and abundant, its numbers have declined in some areas.

Though these industries declined in the 20th century, Barnsley's local culture remains rooted in this industrial heritage ; Barnsley has a tradition of brass bands, originally created as social clubs for its mining communities.

* Abortion: Though Koop was philosophically opposed to abortion on personal and religious grounds, he declined to state that abortion procedures performed by qualified medical professionals posed a substantial health risk to the women whose pregnancies were being terminated, despite political pressure to endorse such a position.

Though the status of Blair's theories declined in the 19th century, his role as the first great theorist of written discourse cannot be denied.

Though Atlantic initially showed interest in releasing it, they eventually declined.