#356 US State Name Stories – Northeast

A226. September 202516 min

Hi! This is part two of our series about US state names. Today, we’ll explore the Northeast: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. That’s eleven states in total! And today I’ll focus on: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. You’ll hear stories of English kings, Dutch settlers, and Native American words that still live on today. Get the transcript here:

#356 US State Name Stories – Northeast

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