It was named for the Duke of York. And they put the word 'New" in front because there was a York in England.
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The piece of land New York is on was given to the Duke of York as payment for a debt. Naturally, the Duke named the piece of land New York because he is Duke of York.
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There are many reasons why the state of New York would be chosen for something. New York might be a mid-point or central location for example.
Every state has a State Flag that represents themselves. The state of New York passed a resolution to adopt their State Flag in 1788.
The original name of New York was New Netherlands. New York was renamed after the Duke of York.
Virginia - Elizabeth I was "The Virgin Queen."
They won independence and that why it says "The Great Seal of The State Of New York.
What is known today as the state of New Jersey.
Duke of York was created in 1892.