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What was New York name for?
I believe it was named after York in England, thus New York. The area of New England was also named in a similar fashion. Nova Scotia in Canada was originally called New Scotland. It seems the English had no imagination in terms of naming places.
Where did the name New York come from?
It was named for the Duke of York. And they put the word 'New" in front because there was a York in England.
Who was New York named after?
Both state and city were named for the 17th century Duke of York, James Stuart, future James II and VII of England and Scotland. The Duke of York refers to the City of York in Yorkshire, Engalnd
What was East New York in Brooklyn originally named?
I believe it was just called Kings county in honor of the King (of England). And Queens was named for his wife.
Who ruled the territory after New York was named New York?
England
How did New York get the new part in its name?
People left England to set up civilization in America and named a lot of places after the stuff back in England. York is a city in England. They made a new York, and they named it New York.
What are States named after countries?
The state of Georgia is named after King George II of England. The state of Washington is named after President George Washington. The state of Louisiana is named after King Louis XIV of France.
What state is named after the duke of York?
New York
Is or was New York ever part of New England?
New York has always been part of New England. It is named from Yorkshire, England.
Who is York County in Pennsylvania named after?
York County was named after a governmental house in England, the House of York. Their symbol was also the white rose.
Why is New York City named New York and New York?
it was originaly owned by the dutch, then the English took over. its new owner was the duke of york. that's why its called New York.
Is there a New York in England?
No, but there is a city called York, after which New York was named. Actually, there IS a 'New York' in England, in the north-east of the country, not far from where I live, in North Tyneside! ... there is also a 'Toronto', and several other place names that are more widely associated with the US and Canada
