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Mendota – The name "Mendota" is derived from a Native American word meaning "junction of two trails". Menominee – Named after the Menominee Indian tribe. Menominee River; Little Menominee River; Merrimac – name taken from the nearby Meramec River whose name was translated as 'Ugly Water' from Algonquian by French Jesuits in the area ...
Pages in category "Illinois placenames of Native American origin" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Like most Native American tribes, the men of the Illinois were mainly hunters and warriors while the women had domestic and agricultural roles. However, records show that some women also had positions of leadership, including those for ritualistic purposes.
One of the many ways Native American influence shines through the United States is in our place names.
Miami – Native American name for Lake Okeechobee and the Miami River, precise origin debated; see also Mayaimi [44] Micanopy – named after Seminole chief Micanopy. Myakka City – from unidentified Native American language. Ocala – from Timucua meaning "Big Hammock".
Pages in category "Native American tribes in Illinois" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. C.
List of place names in Nebraska of Native American origin; List of place names of Native American origin in New England; List of New Jersey placenames of Native American origin; List of New York placenames of Native American origin; List of North Carolina placenames of Native American origin
The names do not have to be from olden days. The names could be recently coined and still be included in this list. Compiling a list such as this can be a difficult and controversial process, as it requires some discernment as to what are the "whole nations" — the "true nations" in Beaucage's words.