February 20, 2019

Where the States Got Their Names

What state is high in the middle and round at both ends? O-Hi-O! If you're the kind of person who is fascinated by the origins of things you'll enjoy learning how all of the U.S. states got their names.

From royal lineage to American Indian origin to geographical descriptors like 'green mountain' the U.S. state names have some fascinating origins.

Let's find out why the states are named what they are. A quick, fun and informative video.

Don't be put off by the puppet.

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Where the States Got Their Names

Some of the states in the union have unusual names. Washington, ok. New York, makes perfect sense. But Delaware? And what does Mississippi mean? Let's find out.

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