The most widely-hunted and most colorful duck in North America (the Carolina Duck) was also named for King Charles I of England, who had the American Province of Carolina named after him in 1629.
The colony of Jamestown was not named after St. James. Instead, it was named after James VI (King of Scotland) and James 1 (King of England).
The British colony of Jamestown was founded on the coast of what is now the state of Virginia in 1607. The colony was named after King James of England.
The colony of Jamestown was not named after St. James. Instead, it was named after James VI (King of Scotland) and James 1 (King of England).
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The colony of Jamestown was so named after James I of England, their king. These settlers were very loyal, and this is said to be the beginning of the British Empire.
North Carolina US state was named after two kings of England, King Charles I and King Charles II. The state's nickname is Tar Heel State.
Georgia was named after King George the second.It was named for King George II of England.
John Maryland gave the colony its name. He was the first governor of the state. He was very successful because he restored the state's food industry.
Georgia was named for King George II of England.
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The state of Georgia was named after King George, who ruled England when Georgia was colonized.
Georgia is the only state named after a country, being named after King George II of England.