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May 25, 2021 · Scott County was named for Gen. Winfield Scott, “Old Fuss and Feathers,” a hero of the Mexican-American War. Did you know that Scott County was once part of Sumner County? We’re all familiar with the story of Scott County’s forming in 1849, when this county was carved out of parts of Fentress, Campbell, Anderson and Morgan counties.
Oct 7, 2018 · Perhaps a mystery to many, the county is the namesake of one of the foremost early Texans. His name was Isaac Van Zandt, and he was born in Tennessee in 1813. His family had immigrated to America from Holland prior to the Revolutionary War.
- 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.
Texas first became a republic in 1836, and then in 1845 successfully joined the United States of America as the 28th state to the Union. Like the rest of the South, Texas and Nacogdoches suffered during the Civil War and Reconstruction years, but by the 1880s the town was booming.
Mar 27, 2024 · Nestled in the heart of Minnesota lies Scott County, a region steeped in history and brimming with tales of resilience, innovation, and community spirit. From the earliest settlers who forged...
In 1519, the arrival of the first Spanish conquistadors in the region of North America now known as Texas found the region occupied by numerous Native American tribes. The name Texas derives from táyshaʼ, a word in the Caddoan language of the Hasinai, which means "friends" or "allies."
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Dec 18, 2016 · 1. HOUSTON. The state’s largest city takes its name from Sam Houston, who led the army that defeated Mexican troops during the Texas Revolution in 1836. That year, the Allen brothers decided to...
