State’s names and how they were acquired have always been an interest. Let’s look at a few states in today’s article and if you are interested. They may be completed in increments for a later date.
Alabama — After the Alabama River and the Alabama Tribe of Indians whose name means “Plant Gatherers”.
Alaska — After the Aleut Eskimos name for “Great Land”.
Arkansas — From a Basque word meaning “Good Oak Tree”.
California — By early Spanish explorers after a legendary gold laden island.
Colorado — From the Spanish word meaning “Colored Red”.
Connecticut — After an Indian word meaning “Beside the Long Tidal River”.
Delaware — After the first Virginia governor Sir Thomas West, Lord De La Warr.
Florida — Named by the Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon who discovered the peninsula on April 12, 1513 “Flowery Easter”.
Georgia — In honor of King George II of England.