The Native American names of places in the USA.
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2009/04/departments/native-names-interactive
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http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2009/04/departments/native-names-interactive
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Native USA names
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Nice one. Interesting reading :y115:
Florida and most of the Southern States are full of Indian names. In the Southeast, all of the tribes, except the Cherokee, spoke languages of tghe Muskogee family. All of the languages are similar enough that they could communicate fairly well. I speak some Muskogee and Mae Lyne's and my wedding was conducted in Muskogee.
Very cool site thanks for posting it, I am always interested in this type of stuff :y18:
Same here. Nova Scotia, and Canada in general, is full of native indian names. Some are beauts let me tell you :ya2:
they are cool
dont let them change or bastardise them in this pc gone mad world.
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dont let them change or bastardise them in this pc gone mad world.
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Practically every river around here has an Indian name and many of the townships and counties too.
The Shenango and Neshannock Rivers for example.
The Shenango and Neshannock Rivers for example.
I know you American's have all sorts of trouble getting to grips with our native Irish named towns and villages - eg Athenry near the west coast in Galway has been pronounced 'At Henry' where the correct proper pronuciation is 'At Ten Rye'
But last June, when I spent a most enjoyable holiday in Seattle and touring Washington State, some of the native Indian names had me whacked trying to get to grips on how to mention them without insult!!
But last June, when I spent a most enjoyable holiday in Seattle and touring Washington State, some of the native Indian names had me whacked trying to get to grips on how to mention them without insult!!
Nodster, they challenge me and I speak a native language! :y114:
Here's one for you....
Connoquenessing Creek.
It means un-canoe-able (not able to be traveled by canoe) in Indian. There are way too many white water rapids to attempt it.....I've read many reports of experienced people trying to kayak the rapids and drowning in the process.
Connoquenessing Creek.
It means un-canoe-able (not able to be traveled by canoe) in Indian. There are way too many white water rapids to attempt it.....I've read many reports of experienced people trying to kayak the rapids and drowning in the process.
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