It wasn't a state, it was a town - Jamestown.
Carolina was named by King Charles the Second of England after his father Charles the First. Carolinus being Latin for Charles.
Charleston was named after the king, King Charles II of England. The city is located the state South Carolina.
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.
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.
There were two kings of England named Charles. Take your pick from the related questions below.
what US state was named after king charles wife
the origan of state name is named for Queen Henrietta maria,wifeof England's King Charles 1
Georgia
The state of Maryland in the US was named in honour of Queen Henrietta Maria, the wife of the King Charles the First of England.
The state of Maryland was named to honor queen Henrietta Maria, the wife of England's King Charles I. Some say the state was named after the Virgin Mary. Both versions may be correct.
it was named after King Charles II of England (charles in latin is Carolus)
Charlestown Massachusetts was named after King Charles I of England. see www.charlestownbusiness.com/history.html