Talk:Mannfield, Florida

Latest comment: 15 years ago by Proofreader77 in topic The correct name of the ghost town is Mannfield

The correct name of the ghost town is Mannfield edit

(adding this topic for following commment Proofreader77 (talk) 21:55, 25 March 2009 (UTC))Reply

The proper spelling for this town is Mannfield. Can somebody please change?

http://www.keywaves.com/default.asp http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/fl/mansfield.html http://fcit.coedu.usf.edu/florida/maps/galleries/county/citrus/index.php —Preceding unsigned comment added by 12.108.255.76 (talk) 19:56, 25 March 2009 (UTC)Reply

--12.108.255.76 (talk) 20:03, 25 March 2009 (UTC)Reply

NOTE: the name (Mansfield) does seem to be incorrect (ghost town is/was "Mannfield") edit

It looks like the name of the ghost town was originally specified correctly, but later changed (perhaps to match non-ghost town?). I am currently surveying the situation, :) Proofreader77 (talk) 21:57, 25 March 2009 (UTC)Reply

SOME RAW REFS:

  • COMMENT: Don't base spelling on a normal Google search for this one. Ghost towns are not necessarily much in the internet public record at the surface level.
  • COMMENT: Conflicting spelling. Hermosa Springs Wildlife Park history (No references for how this was written)

-- Proofreader77 (talk) 21:59, 25 March 2009 (UTC)Reply

But before moving ... What of "Mansfield, Florida"? edit

Now comparing with hits for Mansfield, Florida. (Confusion is understandable) Proofreader77 (talk) 23:34, 25 March 2009 (UTC)Reply

  • Most of the Google hits for "Mansfield Florida" are someone's last name near Florida... or auto-generated pages without content (still looking) Proofreader77 (talk) 23:45, 25 March 2009 (UTC)Reply

"Mannfield" appears correct (OK to move) edit

Based on the above survey of records, I am satisfied the title of the article should be Mannfield, Florida. Proofreader77 (talk) 23:53, 25 March 2009 (UTC)Reply