The Native American Lenape tribe (who inhabited New York City before the Europeans) called it both Aquehonga Manacknong and Eghquaons.
When the Dutch -- the first Europeans to settle in New York City -- arrived, they named it Staaten Eylandt, after the Staten Generaal, the Dutch Parliament. That literally translates to, "State's Island."
In 1683, after the English had taken control of New York City, it was renamed Richmond County (a name that comes from the title of the illegitimate son of King Charles II of England).
When it became part of New York City in 1898 (the year the five boroughs consolidated into one city), it was the borough of Richmond until 1975, when it was renamed the borough of Staten Island. It is still called Richmond County in state government, however.
The Native American Lenape tribe (who inhabited New York City before the Europeans) called it both Aquehonga Manacknong and Eghquaons.
When the Dutch -- the first Europeans to settle in New York City -- arrived, they named it Staaten Eylandt, after the Staten Generaal, the Dutch Parliament. That literally translates to, "State's Island."
In 1683, after the English had taken control of New York City, it was renamed Richmond County (a name that comes from the title of the illegitimate son of King Charles II of England).
When it became part of New York City in 1898 (the year the five boroughs consolidated into one city), it was the borough of Richmond until 1975, when it was renamed the borough of Staten Island. It is still called Richmond County in state government, however.
Staten Island is also known by its official name in government, which is Richmond County.
Actually, Staten Island is an island. It's totally surrounded by water, and the only way to get there is to take the ferry or one of the bridges.
staten island was an island.
Staaten is a Dutch name; the Dutch were the first Europeans to settle in New York City. They named it Staaten Eylandt, after the Staten Generaal, the Dutch Parliament. That literally translates to, "State's Island." Another name for Staten Island is Richmond County.
Staten Island is one island, as the name implies; it's one of the five boroughs that make up New York City.
NYC Staten ISland And Ellis Island
The address of the Staten Island Museum is: 75 Stuyvesant Pl, Staten Island, NY 10301-1912
The address of the Staten Island Zoological Society is: 614 Broadway, Staten Island, NY 10310-2827
The address of the Staten Island Botanical Garden is: 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
Staten Island Railway was created in 1873.
The address of the Staten Island Childrens Museum is: 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301-1114
The address of the Staten Island Outloud is: 350 Richmond Terrace Suite 2B, Staten Island, NY 10301-1516
Staten Island is in the state of New York.
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