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List of place names of Dutch origin in the United States

This is a list of place names in the United States that either are Dutch, were translated from Dutch, or were heavily inspired by a Dutch name or term. Many originate from the Dutch colony of New Netherland.

California

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Colorado

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Delaware[1]

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Georgia

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Illinois

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Indiana

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Iowa

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Kentucky

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Louisiana

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Massachusetts

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Michigan

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Minnesota

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Missouri

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Montana

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New Jersey

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Further information: List of New Netherland placename etymologies

New York

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Further information: List of New Netherland placename etymologies

North Dakota

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Ohio

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Pennsylvania

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Rhode Island

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South Dakota

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Texas

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Vermont

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Virginia

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West Virginia

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Wisconsin

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Dunlap, A. R. (Arthur Ray). Dutch and Swedish Place-Names in Delaware. Newark: Published for the Institute of Delaware History and Culture by University of Delaware Press, 1956.
  2. ^ Id., p. 18.
  3. ^ Id., p. 19
  4. ^ Id., p. 21
  5. ^ Id., p. 31
  6. ^ Id., p. 25
  7. ^ Id., p. 41.
  8. ^ Id., p. 48.
  9. ^ Id., p. 49.

Notes

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  1. ^ Also in New York.
  2. ^ Also in New York.
  3. ^ Also in New York.
  4. ^ Also in New York.
  5. ^ Also in New Jersey.
  6. ^ Also in Vermont.
  7. ^ Also in New Jersey.
  8. ^ Also in New Jersey.
  9. ^ Also in New Jersey.
  10. ^ Also in New York.
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