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A black and white illustrated portrait labeled "General Richard Butler"

What's in a Name? Butler County

Major General Richard Butler lent his name to not one but three counties across the U.S., including Butler County, Ohio.
Sean Scott Aug 5, 2024
Great American skyscraper seen in the distance through posts holding up a canopy

What’s in a Name? Cincinnati

Cincinnati was first founded as Losantiville in 1788, but the name didn't stick through the city's more than 200-year history.
Robert Thurston Jul 22, 2024

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