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How did the city of Pittsburgh get its name?
It was named in Honor of William Pitt.
What does the word Fargo mean in Fargo ND?
The word "Fargo" in Fargo, ND comes from William Fargo, one of the founders of Wells Fargo, a major American financial services company. He helped establish the Northern Pacific Railway, which played a key role in the development of the city.
Which city was named after the founder of a famous stagecoach line that once crisscrossed the West?
Fargo, North Dakota was originally called Centralia but was renamed afterWilliam Fargo, founder of Wells-Fargo in 1871. William Fargo was an honorable man who fought bravely................
How many US cities named Fargo?
5
Fargo, ND?
Aside from providing the setting for the popular 90s movie of the same name, Fargo is the largest city in North Dakota with an estimated population of 95,556. The city got its start as a stop for steamboats heading down the Red River in the mid 1800s. Originally named Centralia, the name was changed to Fargo in honor of Wells Fargo founder William Fargo. Fargo has much to offer for those visiting the city. Fargo has several neighborhood parks along with golf courses for casual relaxation. The Plains Art Museum is the largest in the state. The Fargo Public Library dates to 1900. The Winter Carnival is a city tradition dating to 1928. Fargodome is the perfect place to enjoy concerts, Broadway musicals and other fun events. For a touch of history visitors will enjoy Bonanzaville village. Hector International Airport along with a convergence of interstates can bring people to Fargo to enjoy a culturally diverse and historically rich city.
Who was William B Hartsfield?
He was the 49th and 51st mayor of the city of Atlanta. He was the longest serving mayor in the city's history. Also the Atlanta airport was orginaly named in his honor
Why were a car and a city in Michigan named after Chief Pontiac?
The car and the city are named after Chief Pontiac in honor of him.
What sate capital is named in honor of Thomas Jefferson?
The state capital that is named in honor of Thomas Jefferson is Jefferson City.
Why was the city named after euclid?
Euclid Ohio was named in honor of the Greek Mathematician Euclid.
What is the name of the city of Saskatchewan named in honor of queen Victoria?
Regina
What city was named by William penn?
Philadelphia. (Pennsylvania is a state, not a city)
What city in Mexico was named after a dog?
Chihuahua; but it was actually the other way around: the dog breed was named to honor the city and state with that name.
