List of the most common U.S. county name etymologies

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This is a list of the most common U.S. county names, specifically the names with five or more counties sharing the name.

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All of the Washington Counties in the United States are named for George Washington.
Washington County, Alabama: Washington is named for George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Washington County, Arkansas: Washington is named for George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Washington County, Colorado: Washington is named for George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Washington County, Florida: Washington is named for George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Washington County, Georgia: Washington is named for George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Washington County, Idaho: Washington is named for George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Washington County, Illinois: Washington is named for George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Washington County, Indiana: Washington is named for George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Washington County, Iowa: Washington is named for George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Washington County, Kansas: Washington is named for George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Washington County, Kentucky: Washington is named for George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Washington County, Maine: Washington is named for George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Washington County, Maryland: Washington is named for George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Washington County, Minnesota: Washington is named for George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Washington County, Mississippi: Washington is named for George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Washington County, Missouri: Washington is named for George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Washington County, Nebraska: Washington is named for George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Washington County, New York: Washington is named for George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Washington County, North Carolina: Washington is named for George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Washington County, Ohio: Washington is named for George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Washington County, Oklahoma: Washington is named for George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Washington County, Oregon: Washington is named for George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Washington County, Pennsylvania: Washington is named for George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Washington County, Rhode Island: Washington is named for George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Washington County, Tennessee: Washington is named for George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Washington County, Texas: Washington is named for George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Washington County, Utah: Washington is named for George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Washington County, Vermont: Washington is named for George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Washington County, Virginia: Washington is named for George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Washington County, Wisconsin: Washington is named for George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Washington Parish, Louisiana: Washington is named for George Washington, the first president of the United States.

Most (24 of 27) Jefferson Counties in the United States are named for Thomas Jefferson.
Jefferson County, Alabama: Jefferson is named for Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.
Jefferson County, Arkansas: Jefferson is named for Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.
Jefferson County, Colorado: Jefferson is named for the Territory of Jefferson, which extralegally governed the area before the United States Congress established the Colorado Territory.
Jefferson County, Florida: Jefferson is named for Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.
Jefferson County, Georgia: Jefferson is named for Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.
Jefferson County, Idaho: Jefferson is named for Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.
Jefferson County, Illinois: Jefferson is named for Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.
Jefferson County, Indiana: Jefferson is named for Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.
Jefferson County, Iowa: Jefferson is named for Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.
Jefferson County, Kansas: Jefferson is named for Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.
Jefferson County, Kentucky: Jefferson is named for Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.
Jefferson County, Mississippi: Jefferson is named for Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.
Jefferson County, Missouri: Jefferson is named for Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.
Jefferson County, Montana: Jefferson is named for the Jefferson River, in turn named for Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.
Jefferson County, Nebraska: Jefferson is named for Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.
Jefferson County, New York: Jefferson is named for Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.
Jefferson County, Ohio: Jefferson is named for Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.
Jefferson County, Oklahoma: Jefferson is named for Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.
Jefferson County, Oregon: Jefferson is named for Mount Jefferson on the county's western boundary.
Jefferson County, Pennsylvania: Jefferson is named for Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.
Jefferson County, Tennessee: Jefferson is named for Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.
Jefferson County, Texas: Jefferson is named for Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.
Jefferson County, Washington: Jefferson is named for Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.
Jefferson County, West Virginia: Jefferson is named for Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.
Jefferson County, Wisconsin: Jefferson is named for Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana: Jefferson is named for Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.

Most (23 of 25 counties) Franklin counties in the United States are named for Benjamin Franklin.

Franklin County, Alabama: Franklin is named for Benjamin Franklin, the famous Founding Father, printer, scientist, philosopher, and diplomat.
Franklin County, Arkansas: Franklin is named for Benjamin Franklin, the famous Founding Father, printer, scientist, philosopher, and diplomat.
Franklin County, Florida: Franklin is named for Benjamin Franklin, the famous Founding Father, printer, scientist, philosopher, and diplomat.
Franklin County, Georgia: Franklin is named for Benjamin Franklin, the famous Founding Father, printer, scientist, philosopher, and diplomat.
Franklin County, Idaho: Franklin is named for Franklin, Idaho, the first town in the state, in turn named for Franklin Richards, an apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Franklin County, Illinois: Franklin is named for Benjamin Franklin, the famous Founding Father, printer, scientist, philosopher, and diplomat.
Franklin County, Indiana: Franklin is named for Benjamin Franklin, the famous Founding Father, printer, scientist, philosopher, and diplomat.
Franklin County, Iowa: Franklin is named for Benjamin Franklin, the famous Founding Father, printer, scientist, philosopher, and diplomat.
Franklin County, Kansas: Franklin is named for Benjamin Franklin, the famous Founding Father, printer, scientist, philosopher, and diplomat.
Franklin County, Kentucky: Franklin is named for Benjamin Franklin, the famous Founding Father, printer, scientist, philosopher, and diplomat.
Franklin County, Maine: Franklin is named for Benjamin Franklin, the famous Founding Father, printer, scientist, philosopher, and diplomat.
Franklin County, Massachusetts: Franklin is named for Benjamin Franklin, the famous Founding Father, printer, scientist, philosopher, and diplomat.
Franklin County, Mississippi: Franklin is named for Benjamin Franklin, the famous Founding Father, printer, scientist, philosopher, and diplomat.
Franklin County, Missouri: Franklin is named for Benjamin Franklin, the famous Founding Father, printer, scientist, philosopher, and diplomat.
Franklin County, Nebraska: Franklin is named for Benjamin Franklin, the famous Founding Father, printer, scientist, philosopher, and diplomat.
Franklin County, New York: Franklin is named for Benjamin Franklin, the famous Founding Father, printer, scientist, philosopher, and diplomat.
Franklin County, North Carolina: Franklin is named for Benjamin Franklin, the famous Founding Father, printer, scientist, philosopher, and diplomat.
Franklin County, Ohio: Franklin is named for Benjamin Franklin, the famous Founding Father, printer, scientist, philosopher, and diplomat.
Franklin County, Pennsylvania: Franklin is named for Benjamin Franklin, the famous Founding Father, printer, scientist, philosopher, and diplomat.
Franklin County, Tennessee: Franklin is named for Benjamin Franklin, the famous Founding Father, printer, scientist, philosopher, and diplomat.
Franklin County, Texas: Franklin is named for probably Benjamin Cromwell Franklin, an early judge and legislator in Texas.
Franklin County, Vermont: Franklin is named for Benjamin Franklin, the famous Founding Father, printer, scientist, philosopher, and diplomat.
Franklin County, Virginia: Franklin is named for Benjamin Franklin, the famous Founding Father, printer, scientist, philosopher, and diplomat.
Franklin County, Washington: Franklin is named for Benjamin Franklin, the famous Founding Father, printer, scientist, philosopher, and diplomat.
Franklin Parish, Louisiana: Franklin is named for Benjamin Franklin, the famous Founding Father, printer, scientist, philosopher, and diplomat.

Jackson County (24 counties)

Most (21 of 24) Jackson counties in the United States are named for Andrew Jackson. See also List of places named for Andrew Jackson.

Jackson County, Alabama: Jackson is named for Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States.
Jackson County, Arkansas: Jackson is named for Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States.
Jackson County, Colorado: Jackson is named for Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States.
Jackson County, Florida: Jackson is named for Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States.
Jackson County, Georgia: Jackson is named for James Jackson, the 23rd governor of Georgia.
Jackson County, Illinois: Jackson is named for Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States.
Jackson County, Indiana: Jackson is named for Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States.
Jackson County, Iowa: Jackson is named for Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States.
Jackson County, Kansas: Jackson is named for Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States.
Jackson County, Kentucky: Jackson is named for Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States.
Jackson County, Michigan: Jackson is named for Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States.
Jackson County, Minnesota: Jackson is named for Henry Jackson, a member of the first Minnesota Territory legislature.
Jackson County, Mississippi: Jackson is named for Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States.
Jackson County, Missouri: Jackson is named for Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States.
Jackson County, North Carolina: Jackson is named for Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States.
Jackson County, Ohio: Jackson is named for Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States.
Jackson County, Oklahoma: Jackson is named for Thomas Jackson "Stonewall" Jackson, the famous Confederate general.
Jackson County, Oregon: Jackson is named for Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States.
Jackson County, South Dakota: Jackson is named for Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States.
Jackson County, Tennessee: Jackson is named for Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States.
Jackson County, Texas: Jackson is named for Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States.
Jackson County, West Virginia: Jackson is named for Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States.
Jackson County, Wisconsin: Jackson is named for Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States.
Jackson Parish, Louisiana: Jackson is named for Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States.

Lincoln County (24 counties)

Most (probably 17 of 24) Lincoln counties in the United States are named for Abraham Lincoln; four other Lincoln counties are named for Benjamin Lincoln, a leading general in the American Revolutionary War; still another is named for an existing Lincoln County.

Lincoln County, Arkansas: Lincoln is named for Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States.
Lincoln County, Colorado: Lincoln is named for Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States.
Lincoln County, Georgia: Lincoln is named for Benjamin Lincoln, a leading general in the American Revolutionary War.
Lincoln County, Idaho: Lincoln is named for Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States.
Lincoln County, Kansas: Lincoln is named for Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States.
Lincoln County, Kentucky: Lincoln is named for Benjamin Lincoln, a leading general in the American Revolutionary War.
Lincoln County, Maine: Lincoln is named for the city of Lincoln, England.
Lincoln County, Minnesota: Lincoln is named for Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States.
Lincoln County, Mississippi: Lincoln is named for Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States.
Lincoln County, Missouri: Lincoln is named for Benjamin Lincoln, a leading general in the American Revolutionary War.
Lincoln County, Montana: Lincoln is named for probably Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States.
Lincoln County, Nebraska: Lincoln is named for Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States.
Lincoln County, Nevada: Lincoln is named for Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States.
Lincoln County, New Mexico: Lincoln is named for Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States.
Lincoln County, North Carolina: Lincoln is named for Benjamin Lincoln, a leading general in the American Revolutionary War.
Lincoln County, Oklahoma: Lincoln is named for Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States.
Lincoln County, Oregon: Lincoln is named for Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States.
Lincoln County, South Dakota: Lincoln is named for Lincoln County, Maine.
Lincoln County, Tennessee: Lincoln is named for Benjamin Lincoln, a leading general in the American Revolutionary War.
Lincoln County, Washington: Lincoln is named for Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States.
Lincoln County, West Virginia: Lincoln is named for Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States.
Lincoln County, Wisconsin: Lincoln is named for Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States.
Lincoln County, Wyoming: Lincoln is named for Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States.
Lincoln Parish, Louisiana: Lincoln is named for Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States.

Most (probably 19 of 20) Madison Counties in the United States are named for James Madison.
Madison County, Alabama: Madison is named for James Madison, the fourth president of the United States.
Madison County, Arkansas: Madison is named for James Madison, the fourth president of the United States.
Madison County, Florida: Madison is named for James Madison, the fourth president of the United States.
Madison County, Georgia: Madison is named for James Madison, the fourth president of the United States.
Madison County, Idaho: Madison is named for James Madison, the fourth president of the United States.
Madison County, Illinois: Madison is named for James Madison, the fourth president of the United States.
Madison County, Indiana: Madison is named for James Madison, the fourth president of the United States.
Madison County, Iowa: Madison is named for James Madison, the fourth president of the United States.
Madison County, Kentucky: Madison is named for James Madison, the fourth president of the United States.
Madison County, Mississippi: Madison is named for James Madison, the fourth president of the United States.
Madison County, Missouri: Madison is named for James Madison, the fourth president of the United States.
Madison County, Montana: Madison is named for the Madison River, named in turn for James Madison, the fourth president of the United States.
Madison County, Nebraska: Madison is named for probably Madison, Wisconsin, where most of the new county's settlers were from; although James Madison, the fourth president of the United States (and Madison, Wisconsin's namesake) as the county's namesake.
Madison County, New York: Madison is named for James Madison, the fourth president of the United States.
Madison County, North Carolina: Madison is named for James Madison, the fourth president of the United States.
Madison County, Ohio: Madison is named for James Madison, the fourth president of the United States.
Madison County, Tennessee: Madison is named for James Madison, the fourth president of the United States.
Madison County, Texas: Madison is named for James Madison, the fourth president of the United States.
Madison County, Virginia: Madison is named for James Madison, the fourth president of the United States.
Madison Parish, Louisiana: Madison is named for James Madison, the fourth president of the United States.

Most (15 of 18) Clay Counties in the United States are named for Henry Clay.
Clay County, Alabama: Clay is named for Henry Clay, the Kentucky statesman, speaker of the United States House of Representatives, ninth secretary of state of the United States, and thrice-time presidential candidate.
Clay County, Arkansas: Clay is named for John Clayton, a member of the Arkansas state senate.
Clay County, Florida: Clay is named for Henry Clay, the Kentucky statesman, speaker of the United States House of Representatives, ninth secretary of state of the United States, and thrice-time presidential candidate.
Clay County, Georgia: Clay is named for Henry Clay, the Kentucky statesman, speaker of the United States House of Representatives, ninth secretary of state of the United States, and thrice-time presidential candidate.
Clay County, Illinois: Clay is named for Henry Clay, the Kentucky statesman, speaker of the United States House of Representatives, ninth secretary of state of the United States, and thrice-time presidential candidate.
Clay County, Indiana: Clay is named for Henry Clay, the Kentucky statesman, speaker of the United States House of Representatives, ninth secretary of state of the United States, and thrice-time presidential candidate.
Clay County, Iowa: Clay is named for Henry Clay, Jr., a general who died during the Mexican-American War and the son of Henry Clay, the famous U.S. statesman.
Clay County, Kansas: Clay is named for Henry Clay, the Kentucky statesman, speaker of the United States House of Representatives, ninth secretary of state of the United States, and thrice-time presidential candidate.
Clay County, Kentucky: Clay is named for Green Clay, a general in the War of 1812 and a cousin of Henry Clay, the famous U.S. statesman.
Clay County, Minnesota: Clay is named for Henry Clay, the Kentucky statesman, speaker of the United States House of Representatives, ninth secretary of state of the United States, and thrice-time presidential candidate.
Clay County, Mississippi: Clay is named for Henry Clay, the Kentucky statesman, speaker of the United States House of Representatives, ninth secretary of state of the United States, and thrice-time presidential candidate.
Clay County, Missouri: Clay is named for Henry Clay, the Kentucky statesman, speaker of the United States House of Representatives, ninth secretary of state of the United States, and thrice-time presidential candidate.
Clay County, Nebraska: Clay is named for Henry Clay, the Kentucky statesman, speaker of the United States House of Representatives, ninth secretary of state of the United States, and thrice-time presidential candidate.
Clay County, North Carolina: Clay is named for Henry Clay, the Kentucky statesman, speaker of the United States House of Representatives, ninth secretary of state of the United States, and thrice-time presidential candidate.
Clay County, South Dakota: Clay is named for Henry Clay, the Kentucky statesman, speaker of the United States House of Representatives, ninth secretary of state of the United States, and thrice-time presidential candidate.
Clay County, Tennessee: Clay is named for Henry Clay, the Kentucky statesman, speaker of the United States House of Representatives, ninth secretary of state of the United States, and thrice-time presidential candidate.
Clay County, Texas: Clay is named for Henry Clay, the Kentucky statesman, speaker of the United States House of Representatives, ninth secretary of state of the United States, and thrice-time presidential candidate.
Clay County, West Virginia: Clay is named for Henry Clay, the Kentucky statesman, speaker of the United States House of Representatives, ninth secretary of state of the United States, and thrice-time presidential candidate.

Most (at least 13 out of 18) Montgomery Counties in the United States are named after Richard Montgomery.

Montgomery County, Alabama (This county was not named for Richard Montgomery, but for another general, Lemuel P. Montgomery; oddly, the city of Montgomery, Alabama in it was named for Richard Montgomery.)
Montgomery County, Arkansas - eponym verified
Montgomery County, Georgia - eponym verified
Montgomery County, Illinois - eponym verified
Montgomery County, Indiana - eponym verified
Montgomery County, Iowa - eponym verified
Montgomery County, Kansas - eponym verified
Montgomery County, Kentucky - eponym verified
Montgomery County, Maryland - eponym verified
Montgomery County, Mississippi (Possibly for Richard Montgomery. Possibly for Montgomery County, Tennessee, from which an early settler came.)
Montgomery County, Missouri - eponym verified
Montgomery County, New York - eponym verified
Montgomery County, North Carolina - eponym verified
Montgomery County, Ohio - eponym verified
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (there is some question as to whether this one was named for Richard Montgomery. It seems to be the case, but it is uncertain.)
Montgomery County, Tennessee (This county was not named for Richard Montgomery, but for John Montgomery, a local settler)
Montgomery County, Texas (This county was not named for Richard Montgomery, but (indirectly) for Andrew Montgomery, a local settler)
Montgomery County, Virginia - eponym verified

Union County, Arkansas: Union is named for a phrase in the citizen's petition for a new county stating they were petitioning "in the spirit of Union and Unity".
Union County, Florida: Union is named to honor the concept of unity, presumably the socio-political meaning of the word.
Union County, Georgia: Union was named as a compromise between Whigs, who wanted to name the new county for Henry Clay, and Democrats, who wanted to name it for Andrew Jackson.
Union County, Illinois: Union is named for
Union County, Indiana: Union is named for
Union County, Iowa: Union is named for
Union County, Kentucky: Union is named for
Union County, Mississippi: Union is named for
Union County, New Jersey: Union is named for
Union County, New Mexico: Union is named for
Union County, North Carolina: Union is named for
Union County, Ohio: Union is named for the town of Union, its major settlement at the time of the county's formation.
Union County, Oregon: Union is named for
Union County, Pennsylvania: Union is named for
Union County, South Carolina: Union is named for
Union County, South Dakota: Union is named for
Union County, Tennessee: Union is named for
Union Parish, Louisiana: Union is named for

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[GEOBOPological Survey: The most popular county names, from Washington to Buffalo]

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