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Mar 26, 2019 · Let’s take a look at how the 27th state to join the U.S. got its name and the many nicknames that perfectly describe it. A Name Blooms. It was Easter Sunday when Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de Leon laid eyes on a lush and thriving land.
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Florida's written history begins with the arrival of Europeans; the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León in 1513 made the first textual records. The state received its name from that conquistador, who called the peninsula La Pascua Florida in recognition of the verdant landscape and because it was the Easter season, which the Spaniards called ...
- Alachua. a Timucuan word meaning “sink” or “big jug” (sources differ). It was used to describe the many sinkholes in the area, many of which have become bowl-shaped lakes.
- Baker. Named for James McNair Baker, a confederate Florida senator and judge during the Civil War. The county was named for him while he was serving as a judge.
- Bay. Named after St. Andrews Bay, which is a defining characteristic of the county.
- Bradford. Named in honor of Richard Bradford, who was apparently the first Floridian officer to die in the Civil War during the Battle of Santa Rosa Island.
Apr 21, 2010 · Florida was claimed for Spain and given its name almost 500 years ago, this month. But why call it Florida? Plus, how the home of a happy hippo got its name.
Apr 16, 2019 · Landing not far from today’s St. Augustine, de León examined the coast, found neither the gold nor the fountain, and moved on after naming the place “Florida.” Over five hundred years later, historians are still pondering why he chose that name, and whether he called his find La Florida or La Pascua Florida. Turns out, the difference is ...
Jun 21, 2024 · In my exploration of this beautiful state, I couldn’t help but wonder: How did Florida get its name? Florida’s original Spanish name is La Florida, which translates to “place of flowers.” One prevailing theory suggests that the name was chosen by Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León to honor the blooming flowers he encountered during ...
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Aug 20, 2023 · It was given by Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León when he landed there in 1513. In this comprehensive article, we’ll explore the full history behind Florida’s name, from the earliest European explorers to how it became official.
