Carolina was so called by the French in 1564, in honor of King Charles IX. of France.
Georgia was so called in 1732, in honor of King George II.
Alabama was so called in 1817, from its principal river.
Mississippi was so called in 1800, from its western boundary. Mississippi is said to denote the whole river, that is, the river formed by the union of many.
Louisiana was so called in honor of Louis XIV. of France.
Tennessee was so called in 1796, from its principal river. The word Ten-assee is said to signify a curved spoon.
Kentucky was so called in 1792, from its principal river.
Illinois was so called in 1809, from its principal river. The word is said to signify the river of men.
Indiana was so called in 1809, from its being, for a long time, occupied by several large Indian tribes.
Ohio was so called in 1802, from its southern boundary.