Kokomo: The History and Meaning of a Remarkable and Elusive Place Name
“Kokomo”, the name of a small city in central Indiana, was originally a personal name of a historical Miami Indian man. Although the correct translation of the man’s name was published in the 1800s, it was soon forgotten. Ever since then the name has defied interpretation because it was garbled to...
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| Language: | English |
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University Library System, University of Pittsburgh
2018-04-01
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| Series: | Names |
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| Online Access: | http://ans-names.pitt.edu/ans/article/view/2149 |