HOW THE STATES WERE NAMED

About the Book

How did our states get their names? The words that became the names of the fifty states originated from all over the world, from India to the Polynesian Islands, from Europe to Native American words. Many of the words brought from Europe had been changed several times before they reached the New World. As the explorers began to settle in the New World, the names were changed and rechanged, sometimes by written documents, but mostly by spoken languages. Each nationality of explorers and settlers had their own pronunciations. In some cases, several variations of the words were used before the name of a state was actually formed. This book explores the root words that became the names of the states. It lists all fifty states, as well as the origin for America, Unites States, and Washington, D.C. It gives a brief history of each state, including the history of their state capitals, Great Seals, Coats of Arms, flags and state mottos. The book was written as a research source. It is concise, loaded with historical information, and enjoyable for all ages.

About the Author

Lucille Cuvillier-Moore was born in Hackberry, Louisiana in 1931. After graduation from college in Texas, she worked in the medical field for many years. She married Michael Moore in 1958. They are the parents of four children and have four grandchildren. Michael and Lucille worked and traveled extensively in the United States and Europe. They have since retired and live in Lompoc, California.