2007-02-15 17:26:43 · 5 answers · asked by Rigo 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Because that is what they chose to be their town names.
2007-02-15 17:40:29 · answer #1 · answered by Kerry R 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
oswego is an old Indian tribe, and in texas the Christians named it after the land palestine, not the arabs! For Jesus! There is a Cairo Illinois and a Paris Illinois as well! And the only one out of it named for a people was Paris when the French settlers were here! Look up the answers for more accuracy at www.history.com
2007-02-15 17:54:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Texas there is another cities called Odessa and Iraaan.
San Antonio, ... In California there are cities called Dublin and thousands of Saints names.. San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, San Rafael, Santa Monica etc...
Names came because the influence of those who conquested the USA. Spainards
2007-02-15 18:08:15 · answer #3 · answered by Gunter 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
we'll theres also a Paris Texas, Richmond england ( Richmond va). Squrrel Texas.. Go figure.
2007-02-15 17:33:42 · answer #4 · answered by cherry_girl4u_85 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why ask why?
In Missouri there's also a city called "Mexico." Not only that, but there are also cities called "Cuba" and "Lebanon." And there are cities in Missouri called "California," "Louisiana," and "Florida." And cities called "Paris" and "Milan."
So what?
2007-02-15 17:49:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋