how states got their names

Did You Know? Delaware

March 27, 2022silvia

How did Delaware get its name? In 1610 explorer Samuel Argall named the newfound Delaware River and Bay for the…Read MoreDid You Know? Delaware

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Did You Know? Connecticut

February 27, 2022silvia

How did Connecticut get its name? The state is named for the Connecticut River which approximately bisects the state. The…Read MoreDid You Know? Connecticut

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Did You Know? Colorado

October 10, 2021silvia

How did Colorado get its name? When the Spanish reached the state in the 16th century, they described the area…Read MoreDid You Know? Colorado

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Did You Know? California

August 22, 2021silvia

Did You Know? How did California get its name? In 1533, Conquistador and Explorer Hernan Cortes made landfall in a…Read MoreDid You Know? California

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Did You Know? Arkansas

August 8, 2021silvia

How did Arkansas get its name? The name Arkansas means “People Downstream” and is of French origin, which they used…Read MoreDid You Know? Arkansas

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Did You Know? Alaska

July 9, 2021silvia

Did You Know? The name “Alaska” is derived from the Aleut “alaxsxaq”, meaning “the mainland” or, more literally, “the object…Read MoreDid You Know? Alaska

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Did You Know? Arizona

June 6, 2021silvia

Did You Know? How did Arizona Get its Name? The name for the US state “Arizona” has several possible origins.…Read MoreDid You Know? Arizona

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Did You Know? Alabama

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021silvia

How did Alabama get its name? The state of Alabama was named after the river. The Alabama River was named…Read MoreDid You Know? Alabama