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Pennsylvania means "Penn's Woods". It was named after William Penn.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoKing Charles II named the colony to honor Admiral Sir William Penn.
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What is Pennsylvania's official name?
The offical name of Pennsylvania is Commonwealth Pennsylvania.
What was the official name of pennsylvania?
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
What is the official name of the state of Pennsylvania?
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
What was the official name of the state of Pennsylvania?
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
How did Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh get their name?
William Penn founded Pennsylvania
What are some places in Pennsylvania that start with X?
Xmas Tree Drive is the name of a street in Orefield, Pennsylvania. Xenia Way is the name of a street in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
Is Pennsylvania a noun?
Yes, Pennsylvania is a proper noun. It is the name of a state in the United States.
What lakes are in Pennsylvania?
There are 5887967464536272 lakes in Pennsylvania I can't even name them.
What is Pennsylvania's original name?
It was called the province of pennsylvania
Is Pennsylvania a commonwealth today?
Yes its formal name is the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
What was Pennsylvania's colony name?
Penn's Woods was Pennsylvania, which William Penn founded.
Why did they name pennsylvania pennsylvania?
It was named after its founder, William Penn - "Penn's woods."
