10 state names with French and Spanish origins

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Jun 16, 2026

History·5 min read

10 state names with French and Spanish origins Discover   Twenty-six of our 50 states were once Spanish or French territory, or both. So it’s no wonder that Spanish and French culture permeates American traditions, food, customs — and state names, too. Here are 10 state names with French or Spanish origins. Read full article

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