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Of the 254 counties in Texas, 14 were named after their original county seats. Of the remaining 240, 199 were named after people, and 27 were named after geographic features, such as rivers. The other 15 have miscellaneous names in English, Spanish, or Indian languages.
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.
The following is a list of Texas county seat name etymologies, taken from the Handbook of Texas. A separate list of Texas county name etymologies, covering Texas counties instead of its county seats, is also available.
Jul 3, 2018 · It was here, at Scott County’s first courthouse, built in 1851, that future U.S. President Andrew Johnson delivered a fiery speech prompting Scott Countians to vote against secession, and where Scott County leaders later voted to secede from Tennessee.
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.
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...
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Following are the 50 States' names, listed alphabetically, with brief explanations of their origins: 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.
