Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-09-27
NAMES TRACED BACK.
Their DerivatiOns According to the
Geological Survey.

The geological survey is completing
an exceedingly interesting work on the
origin Of names in this country. When
completed the work will be the most
exhaustive Of its kind to be had. The
derivation of the names Of many his
torical places and cities and towns in
the United States is given.
The state of Alabama derives its
name from an Indian tribe. There are
several explanations Of the meaning Of
the word. One authority says it is
burnt clearing" and others say 1t is
"here we rest" Still another author
ity says it is "thicket clearers."
Albany, N. Y, was named for the
Duke of York, whose Scotch title was
the Duke Of Albany" He was after
ward James II, Of England.
Alaska takes its name from an In
dian word meaning great country" or
great land"
Alton, ILL.,, was named by Rufus
Easton, its founder, for his son Alton,
while Altoona, Pa, derives its name
from the Latin word altus, "high."
The word Appalachian, the general
appellation Of the mountain system In
the southeastern part Of this country,
was given by the Spaniards under De
Soto. They derived it from neighbor-
ing Indians. Authorities differ as to
the meaning Of the word. one saying 1t
comes from the Carib word apaliche,
man." another that 1t Is from the
Muscogee word apala, "the great sea
or the great ocean,"
Arkansas causes a diversity Of opin-
ion from scientists. Marquette and
other French explorers wrote the word
Arkansas and Akamsca, from the In
dian tribe. The usual etymolomy de-
rives the name from the French arc,
"a bow" and Kansas, smoky water"
Various other derivations are put for
ward.
Asbury Park was named for Francis
Asbury, the pioneer bishop of Metho-
dism in America. Several towns in
the southern states bear his name.
Atlanta, Ca, was designated by that
name to show its relationship to the
Atlantic ocean, with which it was con-
nected by railroad.
Atlantic, as applied to the ocean, is
from the Greek work meaning "sea be-
yond Mount Atlas"
Bar Harbor, Me-, gets its name from
sandy bar, visible only at low tide.
Baltimore Is named for Lord Balti-
more, who settled the province in 1886.
About even the historic city Of Bos-
ton there is wide difference Of opinion.
By some it's name Is said to have been
given in honor Of John Cotton, vicar Of
st. Bodolph's church in Boston, Lin
colnshire, England and one of the first
clergymen coming to this country.
Others say it was named before the ar
rival Of John Cotton, but got its name
from Boston, England.
Brooklyn, N. Y, a corruption Of the
Dutch name Breuckelen, from village
in the province Of Utrecht, Holland,
and the name signifies brokenup land
or marshy land.
The word Butte, as applied to several
cities and towns in the country, Is from
the French word butte, meaning "a
small knoll or hill"
Buzzard's Bay, which at one time OBJ
tained such prominence by reason Of
the summer domicile there Of Presi-
dent Cleveland, is named for a small
fowl that is abundant on the coast.
Camden, N. j., and other places Of
that name get their names from the
Earl of Camden, friend Of the Colo
nies during the Revolution.
The two Carolinas derive their name
from Charles TX, Of France. 1t was
given by Jean Ribault. Later on the
name was applied in honor Of Charles
I, of England.
Lake Champlain is named for Samuel
de Champlain, the French naval officer
who explored that region.
Charleston, S. c., was named in honor
of Charles II. Of England.
Chester, Pa, and S. c., were named
after the native place of William Penn
in England.
The origin of Chicago Is from the
Indian being a derivation by elision
and French annexation from the word
Chi-kaug-ong. Bishop Baraga says
that it is from chicag or sikag, skunk"
kind Of wild cat.
The name California was applied by
Cortez to the bay and country, which
he supposed to be an island. The name
is that of an inland in Spanish ro-
nance, where a great abundance Of
precious stones were found.
Cleveland, Ohio, was named for Gen.
Moses Cleveland, who surveyed 1t; and
Cincinnati gets it's name from the Or
ganization of officers formed just after
the Revolutionary war, and named In
honor of the Roman patriot, Cincin-
natus.
Culpeper in Virginia, takes its name
from Thomas Lord Culpeper, governor
| in 1679-S0.
The two Dakotas get their names
from the Indian tribe. The name was
originally spelled Lahkota or Dacorta,
which means friend" ally" "allied
nation" etc
Denver, Col, was named for James
w. Denver, former governor Of Kan
sas. Colorado itself is from the Span
ish word of that name. meaning "rud-
dy, blood red"
Detroit Is from the French word
| meaning "a straight, or narrow pas
sage"
Hagerstown, Md. Is named for Ger
man named Hager, one Of the original