If you ever wondered how U.S. cities, U.S. States, national parks, rivers and regionals got their names? This is a good reference to find out. The United States is a melting pot of name origins from Native American, English, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Greek religious sources. Later in America's development many names originated by inventors, entertainers, TV shows, public figures, the U.S. Postal Service and railroads. Did you know that there was even a movement to create a 14th state called "Franklin," after America's noted Ben Franklin?
America also has a large number of highly suggestive names that have unique stories behind them as well. If you know a little about the history of a location a starting point is to know how a place received its current name and maybe even how it changed over time. This will help you better appreciate where you are in the present moment.