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Gary

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Type Settlement
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. GAR-ee
, GER-ee
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Meaning & History

City in Indiana which was named after businessman Elbert Henry GARY (1846-1927), the founder of U.S. Steel.
Entry updated January 22, 2019
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