Missouri was so called in 1821, from its principal river.
Michigan was so called in 1805, from the lake on its border.
Arkansas was so called in 1819, from its principal river.
Florida was so called by Juan Ponce de Leon, in 1572, because it was discovered on Easter Sunday, in Spanish Pascua Florida. Some say it was so called from its florid appearance, in consequence of the great number of flowers it produced.
Columbia was so called in reference to Columbus.
Wisconsin was so called from its principal river.
Iowa is so called from its principal river.
Oregon is so called from its principal river.
Battle between a Rat and a Crab.
The following incident is related in a late English journal: