Where'd They Get That Name?

1. Boston, Massachusetts. This state capital was founded by Puritans in 1630. It's named after a stone.

2. Little Rock, Arkansas. Founded in 1722, this state capital is named after a little rock.

3. Idaho. This states name means "Look, the sun is coming down the moutain."

4. Hong Kong (China). This city's name means Fragrant Harbor.

5. Kalamazoo, Michigan. This city, settled in 129, is named after a word meaning "he who smokes" or "boiling water."

6. Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This state capital was founded in 1882. It's named after a boundry marker.

7. Coney Island, New York. The name is derived from Bugs Bunny's ancestor.

8. Alcatraz. This island's name is derived from a kind of bird.

9. Topeka, Kansas. The name of this city means "Good place to grow potatoes."

10. Boca Raton, Florida. This city's name comes from a rock formation.

11. Walla Walla, Washington. The name of this port city comes from a swift, little river.