Monday, April 1, 2013

Toponymy


The scientific field of toponymy reveals 27 populated places named Bristol in the U.S.

These 27 cities, towns, or villages are located in 25 states (Louisiana and Ohio are reported to have a set each).

While Bristol is our favorite place name, do you know the most prolific of them all?

Riverside comes in first in 46 states, followed by Centerville (45), Fairview (43), Franklin (42), Midway (40), and Fairfield, Pleasant Valley, and Troy (39).