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Florida Place Names on the Web
1. Florida's cities and counties are named for influential residents, Indian words used to describe the area and former governors. Check out the meanings behind the names of some of the state's cities and all of its 67 counties. dhr.dos.state.fl.us/flafacts/city.html
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2. Here are some Florida place names taken from the Seminole language. www.seminoletribe.com/culture/language.shtml
3. Other Native American languages have also contributed to today's place names. Here's a glossary of some place names of Native American origin. www.snyderweb.com/placenames/glossary.htm
4. Florida (itself a Spanish word meaning "feast of flowers") reflects many influences from Hispanic cultures. Take a look at other Spanish words "on the map." www.newsday.com/other/education/ny-hispanic_influence.htmlstory
5. Check out the interesting stories of some historic roads and highways of Florida, from U.S. 1 to U.S. 541. www.us-highways.com/