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The most common words in place (town/city) names per state in the U.S. (lemmy.world)

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[–] Kalcifer 10 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (4 children)

…"Lodge"? 🤨 TIL

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

An indigenous thing I am guessing. Especially since Montana and its surroundings were one of the areas that was the last to resist European colonization. Although the mapmaker shouldn't have listed it as 'nature,' unless they're talking about a beaver lodge or something, but I'm doubtful.

[–] not_so_handsome_jack 2 points 3 weeks ago

You're correct on the origins of "Lodge." Not referring to beaver dams, Native American lodges have long been used for housing and ceremonial traditions.

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