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History of the "New York" name:
Pre-1624: Lenape Indians- Manna-hata (the "land of many hills)
1624: Dutch- New Amsterdam (which was part of the colony of New Netherland)
1664: British- New York (for the Duke of York, later King James II)
1673: Dutch- New Orange (occupied briefly during the Third Anglo-Dutch War)
1674: British- New York
1783: U.S.- New York (upon successfully winning the American Revolutionary War)
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What is the origin name of the colony of New York?
The original name for New York was New Netherland.
What was the original name of New York City Manhattan Island?
New Amsterdam.
What is the original name of city Big Apple?
New York I am prety sure:/
What is New York state name?
The original name of New York was New Netherlands. New York was renamed after the Duke of York.
Was New Netherlands the original name for New York?
New Netherlands is the original settlement name for New York
What is the name of the biggest city of New York?
New York City.
What is the original name of New York and why?
Nueva york
What state is New York in?
New York is the name of the state. The City of New York (New York City) is in the state of New York.
What is new York's state?
New York is the name of the state. The City of New York (New York City) is in the state of New York.
What is the name origin for New York?
The original name for New York is New Netherlands
Name a city whose name includes a states name?
New York, New York. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Jersey City, New Jersey.
What is the name of the huge city at southeastern corner new york?
New York City
