2006-06-16 04:18:16 · 4 answers · asked by ♫♪♫ PINKY ♫♪♫ 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
Sometimes the first settlers meet and discuss what they will name their new town or community. They can name it after the leader of the group, or honor a common ancestor. Some choose to name it after the place they came from. Sometimes a ranch or farm may be established and then a town is built up around the farm, or in place of the ranch. It may have a native connection or have some historic significance. But the town council decides the official town name, and the residents are given a chance to vote or approve the name. And the name is recorded in the town's charter.
2006-06-16 14:16:45 · answer #1 · answered by Robert S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It used to be when places were formed they got names from the original settlers. I think now when a community is built it gets its name from the builder. It's not like people can go homestead or stake a claim anymore, so businesses do the naming now.
2006-06-16 11:22:16 · answer #2 · answered by tsopolly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
named after the people who had sacrificed for that place
2006-06-16 11:24:41 · answer #3 · answered by cd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically the founder(s).
2006-06-16 11:21:20 · answer #4 · answered by AF 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋