[DOC] [TLE] List of place names of French origin in the United States - Wikipedia [PAR] Several thousand place names in the United States have names of French origin, 
some a ... Others were named after early Americans of French, especially 
Huguenot, ... "-ville," from the French word for "town" is common for town and city 
names ... Centreville (note the "re" spelling of centre, as opposed to "er" as in 
center)... [DOC] [TLE] Our Story, Vol V - Communities draw names from men, places, events [PAR] May 15, 2000 ... Alma Center ... One other story early settlers told is they wanted to name the 
village after the ... After a fight with Rice Lake, the city became the Barron County 
seat in 1874. ... an old shotgun against men trying to drive logs through without 
paying tolls. .... Named from the French word meaning clear water. [DOC] [TLE] Wisconsin Metro Guide | My Move [PAR] Already signed up?Log In. All fields are required. First Name. Last Name ... The 
city derives its name from the Native American word that means ... Originally, 
Green Bay was a famous manufacturing and meatpacking center, but .... Eau 
Claire, named for the area's clear water, was established by early French settlers 
in the... [DOC] [TLE] Globe University - Eau Claire - Find a Job in Atlanta, Georgia ... [PAR] ... a logging center and takes its name (Eau Claire is French for clear water) 
from the sparkling river traveled by early fur traders and trappers. Today it is a city
... [DOC] [TLE] How 15 Wisconsin Cities Got Their Names - WhooNEW [PAR] Apr 21, 2014 ... If someone asked you how your city got its name, would you know the answer? ... 
Kaukauna, pronounced Kakalin by early French settlers came from the ..... 
When they tried to send logs down the river they found it almost .... (which is 
French) means clear water, although I don't know the history behind it. [DOC] [TLE] A history of St. Louis - City of St. Louis [PAR] These streets were still known by their old French names. ... Frame houses 
began to replace log ones after the American occupation began, but the .... On 
the hill, in the center of town, is a public square donated by Judge Lucas, on 
which it is intended to build an elegant courthouse. ...... Clear water achieved by 
water works. [DOC] [TLE] History of Clearwater - Clearwater Regional Chamber | Clearwater, FL [PAR] History of the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce. ... Literally translated 
Clear Water from the Native American Indian Pocotopaug, Clearwater was... [DOC] [TLE] The History of Bellefontaine Neighbors - History :: City of ... [PAR] A large clear water spring nearby furnished a supply of fresh water for the 
garrison. This spring had long been called la belle fontaine by the early 
French. ... By the winter of 1805, the soldiers had built log cabins for the officers 
and an Indian .... Church on Shepley Dr., now known as Northside Family 
Worship Center. [DOC] [TLE] Things to Do in Eau Claire, WI near New Richmond [PAR] Our namesake translates to "clear water" and is named after famous French 
explorers' discovery ... With new exhibits and special membership benefits, the 
Children's Museum of Eau Claire is a top-rated establishment in the city. ... barns 
and logging centers with interactive exhibits to learn more about history. ... First 
Name*. [DOC] [TLE] history of the chippewa valley - WIGenWeb Project [PAR] now west-side center of Menomonie Village. ... brothers whose names are well 
known as the founders of that famous city, as related by .... first met with by the 
French on the Chippewa River near Montreal, Canada, in 1642, and were ... 
march below the Falls, and thence to the source of the Clear Water (Eau Claire) 
River, a. [DOC] [TLE] Explore Wisconsin | Eau Claire County, Wisconsin: attractions ... [PAR] History buffs, railroad enthusiasts and baseball fans come back time and ... the 
Paul Bunyan Logging Camp, the Anderson Log Home and the Historic

Question: The name of this city, an early logging center, is French for "clear water"
Answer: Eau Claire