Hometown Revelations - How America's cities, towns, and states acquired their names

by Mark Usler
 
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In Hometown Revelations, you will find out how America's cities, towns, and states acquired their names. Most of the major U.S. cities are included but you will find answers why they named their town Peculiar, Happy or even Monkeys Eyebrow! In addition, you will learn how the states aquired their names. Not everybody's hometown may be included but the clues and mysteries revealed of other communities may lead you to your own revelation!

Product Details

  • Media: Paperback Book, 95 pages
  • Publisher: DM Enterprises Inc. (September 01, 2006)
  • ISBN-10: 0978698703
  • ISBN-13: 9780978698706
  • Dimensions: 5.2 x 8.1 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.9 lbs
  • Note: Some of this information came from Amazon.com

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