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" NAMES OF THE STATES OF THE UNION, AND THEIR SIGNIFICATIONS. Virginia. — The oldest of the States, was so called in honor of Queen Elizabeth, the "Virgin Queen," in whose reign Sir Walter Raleigh made his first attempt to colonize that region. Florida.... "
Catechism of the History of the United States: With a Chronological Table of ... - Page 125
by Martin Joseph Kerney - 1882
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The American Phrenological Journal and Life Illustrated, Volumes 43-44

Phrenology - 1866 - 404 pages
...the British Channel. PENNSYLVANIA — From William Penn, the founder of the colony, meaning " Penn's woods." DELAWARE— In honor of Thomas West, Lord..." virgin queen," in whose reign Sir Walter Raleigh madu the first attempt to colonize that region. NORTH and SOUTH CAROLINA were originally in one tract,...
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The Journal of Education for Ontario, Volumes 25-26

Education - 1872 - 402 pages
...After Henrietta Maria, Queen of Charles I., of England. VIRGINIA. — So called in honour of Qneen Elizabeth, the "virgin queen," in whose reign Sir...AND SOUTH CAROLINA, were originally in one tract, called "Carlina," after Charles IX., of France, in 1604. Subsequently, in 1665, the name was altered...
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The Rhode Island Schoolmaster, Volume 18

Education - 1872 - 456 pages
...there in 1610. Maryland—After Henrietta Maria, Queen of Charles First, of England. Virginia—So called in honor of Queen Elizabeth, the " virgin queen," in whose, reign Sir Walter lialeigh made the first attempt to colonize that region. North and South Carolina were originally in...
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The History of Winnebago County, Ill: Its Past and Present

Winnebago County (Ill.) - 1877 - 662 pages
...NAMES OF THE STATES OF THE UNION, AND THEIR SIGNIFICATIONS. Virginia. — The oldest of the States, was so called in honor of Queen Elizabeth, the "Virgin Queen," in whose reign Sir Walter Raleigh made his first attempt to colonize that region. Florida. — Ponce de Leon landed on the coast of Florida...
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The History of Jo Daviess County, Illinois: Containing a History of the ...

Kett, H.F., & co., Chicago - Illinois - 1878 - 876 pages
...NAMES OF THE STATES OF THE UNION, AND THEIR SIGNIFICATIONS. Virginia. — The oldest of the States, was so called in honor of Queen Elizabeth, the "Virgin Queen," in whose reign Sir Walter Raleigh made his first attempt to colonize that region. Florida. — Ponce de Leon landed on the coast of Florida...
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The History of Carroll County, Illinois: Containing a History of the County ...

Carroll County (Ill.) - 1878 - 502 pages
...NAMES OF THE STATES OF THE UNION, AND THEIR SIGNIFICATIONS. Virginia. — The oldest of the States, was so called in honor of Queen Elizabeth, the "Virgin Queen," in whose reign Sir Walter Raleigh made his first attempt to colonize that region. Florida. — Ponce de Leon landed on the coast of Florida...
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The History of Monroe County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its ...

Monroe County (Iowa) - 1878 - 496 pages
...NAMES OF THE STATES OF THE UNION, AND THEIR SIGNIFICATIONS. Virginia. — The oldest of the States, was so called in honor of Queen Elizabeth, the "Virgin Queen," in whose reign Sir Walter Raleigh made his first attempt to colonize that region. Florida. — Ponce de Leon landed on the coast of Florida...
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The History of Livingston County, Illinois: Containing a History of the ...

Illinois - 1878 - 886 pages
...NAMES OF THE STATES OF THE UNION, AND THEIR SIGNIFICATIONS. Virginia. — The oldest of the States, was so called in honor of Queen Elizabeth, the "Virgin Queen," in whose reign Sir Walter Raleigh made bis first attempt to colonize that region. Florida. — Ponce de Leon landed on the coast of Florida...
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History of Logan County, Illinois: Its Past and Present...

Logan County (Ill.) - 1878 - 616 pages
...NAMES OF THE STATES OF THE UNION, AND THEIR SIGNIFICATIONS. Virginia. — The oldest of the States, was so called in honor of Queen Elizabeth, the "Virgin Queen," in whose reign Sir Walter Raleigh made his first attempt to colonize that region. Florida. — Ponce de Leon landed on the coast of Florida...
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The History of Cedar County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its ...

Cedar County (Iowa) - 1878 - 736 pages
...NAMES OF THE STATES OF THE UNION, AND THEIR SIGNIFICATIONS, Virginia. — The oldest of the States, was so called in honor of Queen Elizabeth, the "Virgin Queen," in whose reign Sir Walter Raleigh made his first attempt to colonize that region. Florida. — Ponce de Leon landed on the coast of Florida...
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