What were the thirteen colonies named after?

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Jul 4, 2026

History·7 min read

What were the thirteen colonies named after? Discover   The thirteen original colonies are the birthplace of America as a free country, but their history started way before 1776. Did you know that there were actually only twelve proper colonies? Or that not all colonies were originally settled by the British? How did they come to be? What is the origin of their names? Let’s explore all these questions and more! Read full article

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