There are ten states that were named after people. They were all named after presidents or monarchs. Examples include Washington which is named after George Washington and Pennsylvania named after Sir William Penn.
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There's Indiana Jones. He's the most obvious, but then there's also Hannah Montana and her mail counterpart Bucky Kentucky, who made only one appearance on the show.
As of June 2014, no United States President has been named Sebastian. The first president was named George. The current president is named Barack.
The United States has never had a President with the name of David.
According to the origins of state names, three states are named after women.1.) Virginia - Named for Queen Elizabeth I of England, also known as the "Virgin Queen"2.) West Virginia - This territory separated from Virginia to form a state so consequently is also named for a woman.3.) Maryland - Named for Henrietta Maria of France.
Several American states are named after famous women. Virginia is named after Queen Elizabeth I (the Virgin Queen). Maryland is named after Mary, Queen of Scots, and North and South Carolina are named after Queen Caroline.
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