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   Mar 27, 2020 · The province was named by Sir William Alexander who was given the land by King James VI of Scotland in 1621. Prior to its official naming, the First Nations knew it as “Mi’kma’ki”, the French called it “Acadia”, and the British were already familiar with calling the land “New Scotland”. (Source: Government of Canada) Find out more:

2. www.indherald.com › 2020/11/09 › how-scott-countyHow Scott County became Tennessee’s most Republican county

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   Nov 10, 2020 · Formed in 1849, Scott County had voted for a Democrat for president just once: James Buchanan in 1856 (in 1852, Scott Countians voted for Whig candidate Winfield Scott, the War of 1812 hero for whom Scott County and the Town of Winfield were named).

3. genealogytrails.com › ark › scottCounty Organization and Early History Scott County, Arkansas

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   SCOTT COUNTY. Population in 1940: 13,300. Named for Andrew Scott. This one of the western border counties. It is bounded on the north by Logan and Sebastian counties; on the east by Yell County; on the south by Montgomery and Polk counties, and on the west by the State of Oklahoma.

4. sites.rootsweb.com › ~ilmaga › scottEarly History - RootsWeb

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   The present territory of Scott county was first a part of St. Clair county, and then Madison, both of which counties were formed before the organization of the state. From 1821 (Jan. 20) to 1823 (Jan. 31) it formed a part of Greene county.

5. www.mentalfloss.com › article › 31071How the Canadian Provinces and Territories Got Their Names

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   Jun 30, 2014 · Northwest Territories. Named for its location in the northwest area of the country. There was talk of changing the name, possibly to a term from a native language. Among the popular...

6. medium.com › @greatscottcounty › exposing-the-richExposing the Rich History of Scott County: A Journey from ...

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   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.

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   How did Scotland get its name?

   • The province was named by Sir William Alexander who was given the land by King James VI of Scotland in 1621. Prior to its official naming, the First Nations knew it as “Mi’kma’ki”, the French called it “Acadia”, and the British were already familiar with calling the land “New Scotland”. (Source: Government of Canada) Find out more:

   Origin of the names of Canada and its provinces and territories

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   Why is Nova Scotia called New Scotland?

   • Find out more: Nova Scotia is Latin for “New Scotland”. The province was named by Sir William Alexander who was given the land by King James VI of Scotland in 1621. Prior to its official naming, the First Nations knew it as “Mi’kma’ki”, the French called it “Acadia”, and the British were already familiar with calling the land “New Scotland”.

   Origin of the names of Canada and its provinces and territories

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   How did Saskatchewan get its name?

   • The name of the province comes from the Cree name for the Saskatchewan River, “Kisiskatchewanisipi” or “swift-flowing river.” The modern spelling was adopted in 1882 when the area became a district of the North West Territories (it would later become a province in 1905). (Source: Government of Canada)

   Origin of the names of Canada and its provinces and territories

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   Why is Quebec called Québec?

   • The name “Quebec” comes from the Algonquin word for “narrow passage” or “strait”. It was first used to describe the narrowing of the St. Lawrence River near what is now the City of Québec. Quebec has had several names throughout its history: Canada, New France, Lower Canada and Canada East. (Source: Government of Canada) Find out more:

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   How did Ontario get its name?

   • Find out more: Ontario acquired its name from the Iroquois word “kanadario”, which translates into “sparkling” water. The earliest recording of the name Ontario was in 1641 where it was used to describe a mass of land on the north shore of the easternmost part of the Great Lakes.

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8. canadashistory.ca › explore › arts-culture-societyThe Queen's Land - Canada's History

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   Aug 31, 2017 · But with the British conquest of Acadia in 1710, Port-Royal and the surrounding county received a new royal name, Annapolis Royal, after Britain’s Queen Anne (who reigned from 1702 to 1714).