Bronx is a mispelling of a noted family living in that area. There is some story
that surrounds them, or visiting them, that is the origins of the name.
Larry
"Paul D. Farrar" wrote:
> At 07:00 PM 9/9/00 GMT, you wrote:
> >I knew about the Haarlem/Harlem connection, since most of the best New York
> >place names are of either American Indian or Dutch origin. Didn't know
> >about Breukelen tho'. Is there also a Braancks, Yeunkers and Fleusching
> >Meudoows? ;)
>
> Bronx and Yonkers are Dutch, but I don't know from what.
> Flushing is Anglicized Vlissingen
>
> >
> >Lex
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