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Mar 13, 2017 · Find out the meaning behind six of Charlotte's busiest street names, dating back to the Revolutionary War. Image: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.
- ALABAMA: From an Indian tribe of the Creek Confederacy originally called the Alabamas or Alibamons, who in turn gave the name to a river from which the State name was derived.
- ALASKA: From Eskimo word "alakshak”, meaning peninsula; also said to mean "great lands. "
- ARIZONA: Many authorities attribute the meaning to a word meaning arid zone or desert. Others claim the name is Aztec, from "arizuma" meaning "silver bearing."
- ARKANSAS.: Origin uncertain. As usual with words of Indian origin, there are various spellings for this State name, among them Alkansia, Alkansas, and Akamsea.
Scotland County was created in 1899, out of portions of Richmond County. Laurinburg, chartered in 1877, is the governmental seat for Scotland County. Its namesake is linked to the McLaurin family, a notable Scottish clan that accompanied the early Highland settlers.
Oct 21, 2015 · In 1858, during the early battles between North and South (before the actual Civil War) a young soldier named Ballentine got 'moral-boosting' letters signed with the pen name Varina. Eventually Ballentine found his mysterious Varina and married the Fayetteville lady.
Jan 1, 2005 · In 1663 Charles II, king of England, granted a large swath of land, part of which would become the state of North Carolina, to eight noblemen who had helped him regain the throne. (The area's name, "Carolina," came from the Latin version of "Charles.")
Sep 12, 2019 · More than just a piece of trivia, understanding a city’s name is an important part of understanding a city’s origin and history. This is how 20 of the biggest cities in the US were named. 1. New York, New York. Photo: TTstudio /Shutterstock.
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Jul 16, 2023 · Uncover the intriguing tale of how this beautiful state got its moniker, as we delve into the history of King Charles I of England, Sir Robert Heath, and the Latin roots that tie it all together...
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